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ODWT - Safeguarding Adults Complex Cases

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council conducted the procurement process titled "ODWT - Safeguarding Adults Complex Cases" within the education and training services category. The procurement, primarily focusing on improving safeguarding enquiry management, is located in England, United Kingdom. As of the most recent stage, the procurement is in the award phase, having concluded the tender period on 8th December 2025. The contract period is scheduled to run from 8th January 2026 to 7th January 2029, offering a substantial engagement span for the successful supplier. The award was announced on 2nd February 2026, with DevelopChange Ltd emerging as the successful supplier.

This tender represents a solid opportunity for businesses looking to enter or expand within the public sector, especially those specialised in delivering educational and training services. With an award value of £50,000, it presents a viable prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to develop a partnership with a significant public sector entity. Businesses with expertise in safeguarding and training services are particularly well-suited to leverage such procurement processes, potentially paving the way for further opportunities in similar public service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ODWT - Safeguarding Adults Complex Cases

Notice Description

The aim of the course is to equip staff with the knowledge and skills to be able effectively manage safeguarding enquiries, thus improving the quality and standards of outcomes for customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c0c797d-4530-42ca-8233-b50f1fa5e3fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a919591b-193a-4b9f-a02f-05910de8ee84
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
Not specified
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
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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

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

DEVELOPCHANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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