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title: "ODWT Lot 1 - Key Worker Manual Handling 4-day programme (DIAG)"
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# ODWT Lot 1 - Key Worker Manual Handling 4-day programme (DIAG)

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a182f2c-5e86-4797-80e2-a4646aa6e3e8

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ODWT Lot 1 - Key Worker Manual Handling 4-day programme (DIAG)" was facilitated by Cumberland Council, based at Cumbria House, Carlisle. The focus of this contract is within the education and training services industry category, specifically aimed at equipping manual handling keyworkers with necessary practical skills. The procurement reached the award stage on 31st December 2025 and the contract started on 8th January 2026, running until 7th January 2029. The project location is in England, United Kingdom, with the tender valued at £50,000. The procurement method details suggest an "Other" type, and it is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in training and educational services, particularly those with experience in health and safety or manual handling training. By successfully bidding for such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio, increase revenue streams, and expand their client base in public sector markets. Given the specific skill set required, training providers with a strong track record in competency training delivery would be ideally positioned to take advantage of this opportunity. The contract offers a stable work period, from January 2026 to January 2029, with Cumberland Council as a reputable partner, which can lead to further collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

The aim of the course is to provide new manual handling keyworkers with the practical skills needed to identify risk and perform manual handling tasks as safely as possible, and to enable them to provide competency training within the workplace to employees to meet relevant legislative and organisational needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50fc080-3557-4c2f-92ff-ae2b276b6c6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | ERGOWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50fc080-3557-4c2f-92ff-ae2b276b6c6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50fc080-3557-4c2f-92ff-ae2b276b6c6f
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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