Award

ODWT Lot 1 -Fire Safety Extinguisher (including 3 yearly refresher training).

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom, awarding a contract titled "ODWT Lot 1 - Fire Safety Extinguisher (including 3 yearly refresher training)." The contract falls under the industry category of "Education and training services" and covers the region of England. This process is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to A.B Fire Safety Training Services Ltd, a small enterprise based in Millom, Cumbria. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract spans from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029, with a total value of £30,000.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses within the education and training services sector, specifically those specialising in fire safety and training. This contract is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its emphasis on SME suitability. The competitive open procedure indicates that businesses with the capability to provide quality fire safety extinguisher services along with training can expand their portfolio by engaging in this long-term contract, fostering business growth within the public procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ODWT Lot 1 -Fire Safety Extinguisher (including 3 yearly refresher training).

Notice Description

Award of Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bdb663c-6a41-4866-ab00-0d0c1dae84db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4699f84-b0d0-4259-b0a6-a46ac45d4f41
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
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20263 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 FIRE SAFETY TRAINING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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