Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bee-d887-7090-85b0-c4bde22f76f1/kendal-public-sector-hub-client-side-advisor-design-brief-and-concept-master-p closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Kendal Public Sector Hub- Client side Advisor, Design Brief and Concept Master Plan [Cumbria County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumbria-county-council) Estimated value £218,000 Published 30 Aug 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Sept 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This Tender is for the provision of Consultancy Services for a client- side advisor, with scope of services as defined in Schedule 2- Specification, for a new Public Sector Hub office development. The development, which will comprise new build alongside internal alterations to the existing County Hall building, will be located at County Hall, Busher Walk, Kendal. The project is to be delivered for Cumbria County Council (the Authority) as client consulting with the following respective partners (the ‘Potential Partners’): • South Lakeland District Council • Lake District National Park Following a strategic review under the “Better Places for Work” (BP4W) programme; Cumbria County Council wishes to explore the opportunity to redevelop the existing Cumbria County Council Offices and vacant land to the rear of County Hall, Busher Walk, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RQ. In the County Council Plan 2014 -17, the Council has made a clear commitment to being a modern and efficient organisation that delivers the best possible services for the people of Cumbria within its available resources, protects the vulnerable, and works with others in the community to shape services and help find solutions for the future. The Council Plan states that; To achieve this we will change the way we operate as a council and become more business-like, by: • Use ICT and modern technology to improve our services. • Simplify our policies, systems and processes. • Simplify our staffing structures having lean management layers empowering our staff to make decisions. • Communicate in a clear and consistent way. • Work agilely across the county from modern fit-for-purpose buildings. To be a modern and efficient council we will: • Reshape the organisation by reviewing management structures and reducing management costs. • Make our internal support services much more efficient. • Commission and procure services in more efficient way, reducing duplication, improving services and meeting the wider aims of the council. • Rationalise our property and improve office accommodation. • Change the culture of the organisation and support our members and employees as we go through change. • Pursue opportunities for more efficient service delivery by closer working with the other tiers of local government. Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1bebf7fe-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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