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ODWT Lot 1 Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Periodic Training

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has concluded a public procurement process using the open procedure for the provision of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Periodic Training, crucial for compliance with the DVSA regulations and professional development within the education and training services sector. The contracted services are set to be delivered in England from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029, with the award confirmed to Kielder Newport West Ltd trading as KNW Training. The tender, initially valued at £25,000, was ultimately awarded at £30,000, having reached the award stage by 4 December 2025.

Offering opportunities for growth, this procurement highlights the commitment to enhancing professional qualifications of staff within organisations, particularly relevant to businesses specialising in driver training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts due to their agility and expertise in delivering tailored training solutions. Cumberland Council has demonstrated openness to collaborations with SMEs, opening doors for businesses skilled in professional training and compliance services to expand their reach within the United Kingdom, focusing specifically on the education and training services industry.

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Notice Title

ODWT Lot 1 Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Periodic Training

Notice Description

Training to ensure staff members who are drivers are in compliance with DVSA regulations. This training can also be used to support professional development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39041f9b-2424-43e3-837f-8e7dfe6a4552
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6370f0e-e253-4a0a-b879-e79838557693
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
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

KIELDER NEWPORT WEST LTD T/A KNW TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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