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Digital Community Learning Hub (Carlisle Town Deal) - Furniture Supplier

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 14:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Feb 2026 at 15:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 15:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In March 2026, Cumberland Council completed a procurement process to appoint a furniture supplier for the Digital Community Learning Hub in Carlisle, part of the Town Deal project. The contract involved supplying, assembling, and installing loose furniture including desks, chairs, cabinets, and shelving, with an initial contract period running from 16 March 2026 to 15 June 2026. The award was made to Wagstaff Bros. Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, following an open procurement procedure. This tender fell within the furniture category, with opportunities to extend the contract subject to successful outcomes and additional funding. The awarded contract had a gross value of £238,646.46.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the furniture industry, especially those specialising in educational and digital space environments. With Cumberland Council as the contracting authority, there is potential for growth through partnerships and quality service delivery recognised by such public organisations. The open procedure allowed various suppliers to compete, and businesses with expertise in furniture manufacturing and installation would be particularly well-suited to similar opportunities. Suppliers aiming to capture public sector contracts can see potential in such projects, as they offer expansive reach and visibility in government-backed initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Community Learning Hub (Carlisle Town Deal) - Furniture Supplier

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is seeking to appoint a suitable furniture supplier to provide specialist furniture for the new digital hub. This Digital Hub has been built through the Town Deal project and requires the supply, assembly and installation of loose furniture such as desks, chairs, cabinets, shelving etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the potential for a contract extension of up to 1 month, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025230-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£198,872 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£198,872 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Jun 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
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
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAGSTAFF BROS.,LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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