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title: "ODWT Lot 1 Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Periodic Training"
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# ODWT Lot 1 Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Periodic Training

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39041f9b-2424-43e3-837f-8e7dfe6a4552

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has concluded a public procurement process using the open procedure for the provision of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Periodic Training, crucial for compliance with the DVSA regulations and professional development within the education and training services sector. The contracted services are set to be delivered in England from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029, with the award confirmed to Kielder Newport West Ltd trading as KNW Training. The tender, initially valued at £25,000, was ultimately awarded at £30,000, having reached the award stage by 4 December 2025.

Offering opportunities for growth, this procurement highlights the commitment to enhancing professional qualifications of staff within organisations, particularly relevant to businesses specialising in driver training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts due to their agility and expertise in delivering tailored training solutions. Cumberland Council has demonstrated openness to collaborations with SMEs, opening doors for businesses skilled in professional training and compliance services to expand their reach within the United Kingdom, focusing specifically on the education and training services industry.

## Notice

Training to ensure staff members who are drivers are in compliance with DVSA regulations. This training can also be used to support professional development

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6370f0e-e253-4a0a-b879-e79838557693 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIELDER NEWPORT WEST LTD T/A KNW TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6370f0e-e253-4a0a-b879-e79838557693

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6370f0e-e253-4a0a-b879-e79838557693
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

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