Award

Wave 7 Skills boot camp Lot 4 - CONSTRUCTION- Air Source Heat Pump Installation

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by Cumberland Council, pertains to the award of Lot 4 under the Wave 7 Skills boot camp, focusing on construction and green skills—specifically Air Source Heat Pump Installation Upskill Training. The industry category is training services, encompassing the broad built environment and green skills sector. The process was conducted using an open procedure, indicative of transparent competitive bidding. Located in England, United Kingdom, the contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and is projected to end on 31 March 2027. Completed in the award stage, the contract's total value is GBP 62,500. Key dates include the award announcement on 30 March 2026 and the tender closing on 6 February 2026. Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle, is the contracting authority with Vicky Carr as its point of contact.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and green technology training, particularly SMEs (small and medium enterprises) given the suitability criteria. With a focus on upskilling in air source heat pump installations, enterprises engaged in green energy solutions and construction training stand to benefit significantly. These businesses can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and build a reputation in a growing sector. The Gas Rooms LTD, a small enterprise, has been awarded the contract, exemplifying the potential for SMEs to compete successfully in open procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wave 7 Skills boot camp Lot 4 - CONSTRUCTION- Air Source Heat Pump Installation

Notice Description

Construction, Green Skills and the Built Environment for Air Source Heat Pump Installation Upskill Training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02e71175-dbb8-4465-b645-6e4625a24a0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce423fd4-758d-4478-bbb3-bbb1f10495e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GAS ROOMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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