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LEP Lot 2 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPEMENT - WEST

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Cumberland Council, has completed the procurement process for its project titled "LEP Lot 2 - Project Management/Leadership & Development - West," focused on leadership development and project management in West Cumbria. This tender falls under the industry category of training services, with procurement executed via an open procedure. The award stage has been reached with the contract valued at £39,600, set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. Located in England, United Kingdom, the process officially ended on 6th February 2026. As the contract has been awarded, Cumberland Council is the buyer, and the University of Cumbria has been chosen as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in leadership and project management training, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet the criteria of the open procedure method. Companies experienced in delivering comprehensive training services in these domains could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in public sector procurement. Given the project's focus on development in West Cumbria, it would be ideal for businesses with existing connections or operations in the region. The successful execution of this contract could bolster business presence and credibility within both educational and governmental sectors in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LEP Lot 2 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPEMENT - WEST

Notice Description

Leadership Development/Project Management - based in West Cumbria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a6cbc38-92a0-4303-86ea-84ec5ab4e792
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f13389-6349-4fdf-805c-3f4374bbe45c
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

Further Information

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