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Cumberland Professional Services Framework

Cumberland Council

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PlanningUpdate

20 Oct 2026 at 16:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Oct 2026 at 11:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council intends to develop a closed Professional Services Framework for multidisciplinary professional services supporting its capital, regeneration, infrastructure and property programmes. The work is classified as architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. Services are for delivery in Cumbria. The framework is intended to support the Council’s programmes across these areas; the final procurement approach remains subject to the Council’s governance and approval.

The process is at planning: the Council is seeking supplier feedback before any formal tender, and there is no invitation to tender at this stage. It expects a closed framework lasting four years, from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2031. The Council’s planned next notice date is 13 November 2026. It seeks feedback on the proposed framework by 12 noon on Friday 13 November 2026; this is a market-engagement response date, not a tender deadline. No estimated contract value or budget is stated. The framework is not yet approved, and the Council may change its approach or decide not to establish it.

The planned framework may suit multidisciplinary professional services firms able to support public-sector capital investment, regeneration, infrastructure and property programmes in Cumbria. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable to participate. Suppliers can use the engagement stage to offer practical feedback on the proposed framework before the formal procurement is developed. Taking part will not give a supplier an advantage or disadvantage in any later competition. The Council has not yet defined detailed capability, accreditation, capacity or experience requirements, so firms with relevant professional services expertise can help inform how the future requirement is shaped.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cumberland Professional Services Framework

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is seeking feedback from the market to inform the development of a closed Professional Services Framework with a 4 year term to provide multi disciplinary services focused upon supporting delivery of the Council's capital, regeneration, infrastructure and property programmes. The establishment of any future framework remains subject to the Council's internal governance and approval processes. Participation in this pre-market engagement exercise should not be interpreted as a commitment by the Council to proceed with the procurement, and there is no guarantee that a framework will ultimately be approved or established. Participation in this engagement exercise will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. While all feedback received will be carefully considered, the Council reserves the right to determine the final procurement approach and may elect not to adopt some or all of the suggestions put forward.

Planning Information

Feedback on the proposed framework is sought from potential suppliers prior to commencement of the formal tender process. Full details and the questionnaire can be found on The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk using the ID number DN832709 Deadline for response is: 12:00 Friday 13th November 2026 Please return to completed questionnaire or issue any queries to: procurement.events@cumberland.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078a83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099173-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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