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Property Compliance Audit

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2026 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Property Compliance Audit" was conducted by Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the category of "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" (CPV 71000000) and covers the region of England. The procurement process was identified as "Other" and has progressed to the 'Award' stage, with the status marked as 'complete'. Key dates include the contract start date of 24th April 2026 and an end date of 31st March 2027. The tender period concluded on 31st March 2026, and the total contract value awarded was £384,435.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in property compliance and inspection services to expand their operations within the sector. With a considerable contract value, it offers financial incentives and potential market presence growth. Suitable candidates for this project include SMEs which can effectively deliver on the outlined services. The contract was awarded to Ridge and Partners LLP, a large-scale firm, highlighting the advantages for well-established businesses to engage in such tenders. SMEs looking to partner or subcontract could also benefit from collaborations with prime contractors like Ridge and Partners LLP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Property Compliance Audit

Notice Description

Call off from CCS RM6165 for Property Compliance Audit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2f609dc-4f5f-4db6-a87c-0a34256ab3be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ff8eee-763d-4bf1-a026-40d0050bd1a2
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
Large

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
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£384,435 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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