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Lot 1 - Brushcutter Trimmer

Cumberland Council

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18 Aug 2026 at 14:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council procured training services for brushcutter and trimmer use, described as a call-off from a framework and covering Lot 1, “Brushcutter Trimmer”. The requirement falls within education and training services and is a service contract rather than a purchase of equipment or grounds-maintenance work. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The council is the buying organisation, using the training to support people who need instruction in operating brushcutters and trimmers. This opportunity is therefore relevant to organisations that provide practical outdoor equipment training, particularly providers able to deliver structured brushcutter and trimmer courses for a public-sector customer.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline at 12:00 on 19 June 2026. Cumberland Council awarded the contract to Kielder Newport West Ltd on 18 August 2026. The awarded value is £30,000. The award contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 20 July 2028. The wider tender record gives a contract period from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028. It is identified as a framework call-off for Lot 1, Brushcutter Trimmer training services. The opportunity was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award provides a clear indication of Cumberland Council’s demand for specialist practical training in brushcutter and trimmer operation. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in delivering safe, effective training for these types of outdoor power equipment, with instructors and course content suited to the council’s operational needs. Providers should be able to manage a public-sector training engagement over an extended delivery period and demonstrate reliable organisation, learner support and consistent standards. The requirement is presented as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller specialist training businesses and mission-led providers may be well placed to compete when a similar requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1 - Brushcutter Trimmer

Notice Description

Call off from a framework Lot 1 Brush Cutter/ Trimmer training services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fadb4545-2ca6-4b19-8916-46d4aca0317b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caa431a2-5b47-4b3b-a139-c2ac36c296d0
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, VCSE
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 20 Jul 2028 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kielder Newport West Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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