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ODWT Lot 1 - Key Worker Manual Handling 4-day programme (DIAG)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ODWT Lot 1 - Key Worker Manual Handling 4-day programme (DIAG)" was facilitated by Cumberland Council, based at Cumbria House, Carlisle. The focus of this contract is within the education and training services industry category, specifically aimed at equipping manual handling keyworkers with necessary practical skills. The procurement reached the award stage on 31st December 2025 and the contract started on 8th January 2026, running until 7th January 2029. The project location is in England, United Kingdom, with the tender valued at £50,000. The procurement method details suggest an "Other" type, and it is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in training and educational services, particularly those with experience in health and safety or manual handling training. By successfully bidding for such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio, increase revenue streams, and expand their client base in public sector markets. Given the specific skill set required, training providers with a strong track record in competency training delivery would be ideally positioned to take advantage of this opportunity. The contract offers a stable work period, from January 2026 to January 2029, with Cumberland Council as a reputable partner, which can lead to further collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Title

ODWT Lot 1 - Key Worker Manual Handling 4-day programme (DIAG)

Notice Description

The aim of the course is to provide new manual handling keyworkers with the practical skills needed to identify risk and perform manual handling tasks as safely as possible, and to enable them to provide competency training within the workplace to employees to meet relevant legislative and organisational needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a182f2c-5e86-4797-80e2-a4646aa6e3e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50fc080-3557-4c2f-92ff-ae2b276b6c6f
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 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

ERGOWAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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