Cumbria Connect to Work (CtW) Programme

Cumberland CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-055984Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Awarded value

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

01 Apr 2026

Description

The Cumbria Connect to Work Programme has been commissioned for the Cumberland Council and the Westmorland and Furness Council and is being delivered by Enterprising Cumbria for the whole county, an initiative from the Department for Work and Pensions. Cumberland Council (the Accountable Body for Cumbria Connect to Work Programme) and Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking, through the CtW programme, to break down barriers to employment and provide sustainable job opportunities for individuals with complex needs. The estimated total value of the contract over the total contract period (including the potential extension periods) is a maximum value of £9,883,966 excluding VAT, but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-055984
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
27 Oct 2025 to 31 Mar 2028
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030

There is the potential for two contract extensions of up to 12 months each, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

CPV classifications
75110000
75131000
75200000
79600000
80400000
80500000
98200000
Contract locations
North West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality85.00%
Social Valuequality10.00%
Priceprice5.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

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Contract start

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Awarded to
IN
CH 04182567
SME