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Highways Transformation - Working Pattern Review

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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12 Dec 2025 at 16:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The "Highways Transformation - Working Pattern Review" contract has been awarded by Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This procurement process involves consultancy services aimed at reviewing working patterns within the Highways & Transport sector as part of a transformation project. The contract spans three months and is described as a limited competition, below threshold procurement method. The award for this contract was announced on 12th December 2025, with the contract period commencing on 11th December 2025 and slated to conclude on 5th March 2026, focusing on services related to highways consultancy. Optashift Limited, a Manchester-based SME, has been successfully contracted to fulfil these requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in transport and infrastructure sectors. The contract's focus on working pattern reviews within highways and transportation offers avenues for companies that can provide strategic insights and solutions to improve operational efficiency. Given the limited competition approach and its below threshold classification, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Optashift Limited can particularly benefit and thrive in similar tenders due to their agility and capacity to deliver specialised services in niche markets. This contract underscores the potential for growth for SMEs aiming to expand their portfolios within public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Transformation - Working Pattern Review

Notice Description

Consultancy services to support working pattern review within Highways & Transport for 3 months as part of Highways Transformation Project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f524
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082645-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 5 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTASHIFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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