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ODWT- Lot 3 Safeguarding Adults Essential Legal Literacy

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "ODWT- Lot 3 Safeguarding Adults Essential Legal Literacy" was initiated by Cumberland Council. This contract falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a focus on safeguarding adults' legal literacy. The primary location for service delivery is England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process has reached the award stage as of 16th March 2026. The contract, valued at £50,000, is set to run from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029, following the tender period that ended on 8th December 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those within the education and training services sector, to engage in a public procurement contract that can bolster their portfolio and expand business capabilities. The contract, awarded to Consult Yo, an SME located in Lancaster, highlights the suitability of smaller enterprises for such opportunities. Businesses focusing on adult education, legal training, and safeguarding are well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts with public sector organisations like Cumberland Council. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to collaborate with a local council, potentially paving the way for further contracts and strengthening their market presence within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ODWT- Lot 3 Safeguarding Adults Essential Legal Literacy

Notice Description

Award of contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69d2919f-4c0c-48a7-8af5-27f88975606e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/943e7caf-fa98-4988-bffd-15f319512ac7
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 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

CONSULT YO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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