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PSF4 Lot 3b - Prioritised Capital Maintenance Programme - School Properties 2026/27

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Cumberland Council, concerns the "PSF4 Lot 3b - Prioritised Capital Maintenance Programme - School Properties 2026/27" project. This contract falls under the "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" industry category, with activities set to take place in England, United Kingdom. The procurement for this project is complete, with awards made on 11th December 2025 to Align Property Partners Ltd and Day Cummins Ltd. The services are to be rendered from 5th January 2026 to 1st April 2026, with a total contract value estimated between £500,000 and £600,000. The procurement method utilised was classified as "Other," with the tender period having concluded on 7th November 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs in the architectural and engineering sectors, particularly those offering professional services such as architectural design, building surveys, and mechanical and electrical engineering. Eligible businesses can expect substantial workloads given the project's scale and the division of work valued between £250,000 and £300,000 per provider. Participating in such projects can enhance SMEs' portfolios, establish long-term client relationships, and expand their industry network across the UK region, particularly within school infrastructure maintenance and development services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSF4 Lot 3b - Prioritised Capital Maintenance Programme - School Properties 2026/27

Notice Description

Cumberland Council, Programme Management Office is seeking to appoint two professional services providers, namely Architects, Building Surveyors, and Mechanical & Electrical Engineers to facilitate delivery of the schools prioritised capital maintenance (PCM) programme for the financial year 2026/27. The value of the commission is expected to be in the region of PS500,000 to PS600,000 with the expectation that two providers will be appointed due to the volume of work required to deliver the programme. - PS250,000 to PS300,000 for each for provider The workload will be divided as equally as possible on the basis of construction value

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ed87eab-3906-4ce9-9fe2-eed5c0d4f1a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9c6674-e35d-413b-8e0a-b4d86959b328
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£488,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.capital@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

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
2
Supplier Names

ALIGN PROPERTY PARTNERS

DAY CUMMINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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