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Cumberland Council Office Accommodation Review

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council recently completed the procurement process for its "Office Accommodation Review" project, which involved contracting architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services under the category CPV 71000000. The project aimed to rationalise office space through spatial design and stakeholder engagement activities. Located in England, the tender was undertaken using an open procedure. The process reached the award stage as of 1st April 2026, following the tender period that concluded on 1st February 2026. The contract runs from 16th February to 31st July 2026, with a total contract value of £71,967.50.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the architectural and engineering sectors, particularly those that focus on spatial design and office space optimisation. SMEs were deemed suitable to participate in this open procedure, indicating opportunities for smaller enterprises to engage and expand their portfolios. Firms with expertise in stakeholder engagement and innovative space solutions are well-positioned to benefit, as the project's scope includes a strategic review of office accommodation, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their innovation and adaptability in the rapidly evolving workspace environment.

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Notice Title

Cumberland Council Office Accommodation Review

Notice Description

Cumberland Council are inviting expressions of interest with written quotations from appropriately qualified and experienced consultants to lead spatial design and stakeholder engagement activities in support of Cumberland Council's strategic office rationalisation programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fe800a8-3457-425f-9aa4-aa5d5aad8af6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca272b13-3038-4977-aab6-ca971c9712e9
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,361 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,967 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

SPACE INVADER DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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