

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Working with the Council: Commissioning and Contracts
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 04:15 pm
- **Event Description**: A friendly introduction to working with the council, understanding commissioning, and exploring small local contract opportunities.About this EventThis event is designed as a friendly, accessible introduction for social enterprises who are interested in working with local authorities but may be unsure where to start.The event will begin with an informal networking session, giving you time to meet other local social enterprises and officers from Cumberland Council, CSEP &amp; CVS , make connections, and have relaxed conversations before the speakers begin. There’s no pressure, no pitching, and no expectation to already understand procurement or commissioning, this is simply a chance to connect, share experiences, and start building relationships.Following networking, you’ll hear from a small group of speakers working across social enterprise support, commissioning and procurement, including:Joanna Coleman, Social Enterprise Manager, Cumberland CouncilCarolyn Otley, Chief Executive, Cumbria CVSDebbie Heard, Service Manager – Procurement, Cumberland CouncilLisa Studholme, Service Manager – People and Commissioning, Cumberland CouncilThe speakers will then cover a number of topics:Explanations of common terminology (Commissioning/Procurement/CHEST etc)An overview of future commissioning prioritiesHow social enterprises can start engaging early with the councilWhat commissioners are looking for in small-scale and local contractsWhat services/supplies Social Enterprises could over to the CouncilOpportunities for partnership and collaboration, including across health and carePractical insights into capacity building and becoming “contract-ready”Time for questions and open discussion, with no jargon and no assumptionsThe session is suitable for social enterprises of all sizes, including those who have never worked with the council before, those exploring opportunities for the future, and those interested in collaborating with others.This is not a bidding session, assessment, or training course. It’s a supportive space to learn, ask questions, build understanding and start conversations with the people who shape how things work locally.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carlisle/working-with-the-council-commissioning-and-contracts/100001980709577666
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Carlisle
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Botcherby Community Centre
- **lat**: 54.8941087
- **long**: -2.9054264
- **full address**: Botcherby Community Centre, Victoria Road, Carlisle, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership (https://allevents.in/org/cumbria-social-enterprise-partnership/21933483)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Botcherby Community Centre, Victoria Road, Carlisle, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Working with the Council: Commissioning and Contracts ?
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