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LEP Lot 2 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - South

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "LEP Lot 2 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - South" has been conducted by Cumberland Council, aimed at providing leadership development and project management services in the South Cumbria region. This contract falls under the training services category (CPV: 80500000) and is part of the award stage as of 30th March 2026. The procurement followed an open procedure with the tender period ending on 6th February 2026. The contract is valued at £39,600 and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses that specialise in training services, particularly in leadership development and project management, to establish a presence in the South Cumbria region. It is an excellent opportunity for SMEs to compete, as Cumberland Council encourages their participation. The University of Cumbria, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the kind of organisation well-suited for such contracts, given its experience and scale. Engaging in this contract can offer increased business growth and visibility within the local community and beyond.

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Notice Title

LEP Lot 2 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - South

Notice Description

Leadership Development/Project Management - based in South Cumbria

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d2671a5-f54a-4149-be09-a2796489fc29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b99f242a-7d48-4936-9ad1-044931ab6a4c
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 20264 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

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

Notice Documents

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