Cumbria Connect to Work (CtW) Programme
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Suppliers
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Lots
1
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 2028Possible 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
- 75110000751310007520000079600000804000008050000098200000
- 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 85.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Price | — | price | 5.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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