Award

Wave 7 Skills boot camp- Lot 6: Engineering and Manufacturing/Engineering Bridging

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Cumberland Council, concluded with an award for the contract titled "Wave 7 Skills boot camp- Lot 6: Engineering and Manufacturing/Engineering Bridging". Categorised under "Training services" as per CPV code 80500000, the contract is aligned with the Engineering and Manufacturing industry, targeting the geographical region of England, United Kingdom. Cumberland Council acted as the buyer, and the contract was awarded to Lakes College. The procurement followed an open procedure and was in the "award" stage. Key dates include the award date on 26th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2027. The tender period closed on 6th February 2026.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and manufacturing training services. Particularly beneficial for SMEs, the contract involves bridging training, which can enhance expertise and skills within this sector. The open procurement method suggests that businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive training services in England could have strong potential to compete in similar tenders. Companies providing quality, innovative training solutions can leverage this contract to establish or expand their presence in the industry, fostering business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wave 7 Skills boot camp- Lot 6: Engineering and Manufacturing/Engineering Bridging

Notice Description

Engineering and Manufacturing for Engineering Bridging Training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c1a20f0-d9fc-4ba3-be06-ff307ecd4d06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a9e401-a7f0-46aa-be18-1ff377c5b616
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
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,308 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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

LAKES COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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