Award

Wave 7 Skills boot camp Lot 4: Construction, Green Skills and the Built Environment/ Level 2 General Construction

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Wave 7 Skills Boot Camp Lot 4, focusing on Construction, Green Skills, and the Built Environment, has reached the award stage. This contract, managed by Cumberland Council based in Carlisle, England, aims to deliver Level 2 General Construction Training services. The process used an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 26th March 2026, with activation set for 1st April 2026 and completion by 30th September 2027. The tender has a total value of £262,500 and falls under the industry category for training services.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in the construction training sector. The contract award to The Construction Skills People Ltd, a large-scale supplier, highlights the potential for significant collaboration and expansion in skill development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on construction and green skills could find similar tenders beneficial for establishing and scaling their services. The emphasis on green skills also provides avenues for innovation and eco-friendly training programmes. Businesses with expertise in these areas would thus be well-positioned to compete in future contracts that demand proficiency in sustainable building and construction practices.

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Notice Title

Wave 7 Skills boot camp Lot 4: Construction, Green Skills and the Built Environment/ Level 2 General Construction

Notice Description

Construction, Green Skills and the Built Environment for Level 2 General Construction Training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a87cf89d-3dce-444a-ad62-01c931e171b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d448d772-42ab-4fc0-a929-a13a74752a6d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£262,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,500 £100K-£500K
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

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

THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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