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04 Jun 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Cumberland Council, entailed an open procedure for the project titled "ODWT Lot 1 Food Safety Level 2", aimed at fostering an understanding of food hygiene and safety principles in care settings. This contract was part of the education and training services industry, with a focus on Children's residential and Family Hub environments, located in England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 25,000, was awarded on 20 May 2026, following the tender period that concluded on 20 April 2026. The contract is set to commence on 29 May 2026 and will conclude by 28 May 2027.

This tender provides growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in developing food safety courses. Businesses that can offer tailored training in compliance with food hygiene regulations for care-related environments will find this contract fitting their capabilities. The open procurement method employed by Cumberland Council invites competition, allowing proficient SMEs to showcase their expertise and secure valuable partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

ODWT Lot 1 Food Safety Level 2

Notice Description

Develop a level of understanding of the principles of food hygiene and safety in care settings including Children's residential and Family Hub environments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d93d88ea-636e-45d4-aebe-8a35dff35577
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0cc1f5-bb9d-4608-b81e-ff2dc046b701
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 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 28 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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