ODWT Lot 1 Safe Handling & Practical Administration of Medication

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has completed an open procurement process for the "ODWT Lot 1 Safe Handling & Practical Administration of Medication" contract, valued at GBP 25,000. This project, focused on education and training services under the CPV code 80000000, aims at ensuring staff administering prescribed medication in Children's Residential Care Settings are competent in following prescriber directions. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and has now reached the award stage. The contract period spans from 29th May 2026 to 28th May 2028, with the services to be delivered within England, United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 4th June 2026.

This tender presents an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in healthcare and children's services, to expand their offerings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract especially beneficial, as Cumberland Council's procurement process indicates a preference for such organisations. The awarded supplier, First Response Training and Consultancy Services Ltd, reflects the suitability for SMEs to successfully compete in this market, providing a pathway for similar businesses to establish growth through governmental contracts. Businesses capable of delivering high-standard training solutions will be particularly well-suited to this and similar opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ODWT Lot 1 Safe Handling & Practical Administration of Medication

Notice Description

Training to ensure staff responsible for the administration of prescribed medication are confident and competent to adhere with the prescriber's directions within a Children's Residential Care Setting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d310f484-a115-4816-a905-e48cc158cb80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a31c866-94ff-44af-8f41-cc4579b2a5c9
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 28 May 2028 2-3 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

FIRST RESPONSE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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