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PSF4 Lot 1B - Architecture Children's Residential Care Home Provision - Overend (RIBA Stages 3-7)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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12 Dec 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract for the provision of architectural services, focusing on the construction of a new children's residential care home at 30 Overend Road, Whitehaven. This project, titled "PSF4 Lot 1B - Architecture Children's Residential Care Home Provision - Overend (RIBA Stages 3-7)", falls under the industry category of Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 11th December 2025. The project is set to commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude by 3rd June 2026. The procurement was conducted through a framework agreement, with an anticipated investment of £138,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the architecture and construction sectors, particularly those experienced in residential care facilities and adhering to the RIBA Plan of Work stages 3-7. It is an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong capability in construction project management and architectural services. Engaging in this project could bolster a participating business's portfolio and establish a solid partnership with a public sector authority like Cumberland Council.

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Notice Title

PSF4 Lot 1B - Architecture Children's Residential Care Home Provision - Overend (RIBA Stages 3-7)

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Framework Partner to work with the Council and provide all services required to progress this project following the RIBA Plan of Work, stages 3-7. The project involves capital investment to deliver a new fit for purpose children's residential care home to replace the existing Children's Home at 30 Overend Road, Whitehaven.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3567a7ab-3d39-4d8d-951b-f13e5868e006
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50f83010-6780-4bfc-9353-80bc8bf18e8d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£138,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 3 Jun 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCHITECTS PLUS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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