Award

ODWT - lot 1 Fire Warden Residential

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 12:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Cumberland Council, pertains to the provision of fire warden residential services under the title "ODWT - lot 1 Fire Warden Residential." This project falls within the education and training services industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement is beyond the tender stage, with the contract award actively in place since 19th December 2025 and published on 16th March 2026. The contract period spans from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029, with a total contract value of £30,000 GBP.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in safety training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement method is classified as "Other," making it accessible for organisations with niche expertise in fire warden training. A B Safety Training Services Ltd, a recognised SME, has successfully been awarded the contract, indicating favourable conditions for similar businesses in the region to engage in public sector contracts. As a supplier in this award, A B Safety Training Services Ltd exemplifies the growth potential for SMEs in delivering specialised educational services to public institutions like Cumberland Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ODWT - lot 1 Fire Warden Residential

Notice Description

Award of contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e9ffb74-18ae-4a28-98da-2c36ac60cd50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20253 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

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

A B SAFETY TRAINING SERVICESLTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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