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title: "LEP Lot 2 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPEMENT - WEST"
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buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# LEP Lot 2 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPEMENT - WEST

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a6cbc38-92a0-4303-86ea-84ec5ab4e792

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Cumberland Council, has completed the procurement process for its project titled "LEP Lot 2 - Project Management/Leadership & Development - West," focused on leadership development and project management in West Cumbria. This tender falls under the industry category of training services, with procurement executed via an open procedure. The award stage has been reached with the contract valued at £39,600, set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. Located in England, United Kingdom, the process officially ended on 6th February 2026. As the contract has been awarded, Cumberland Council is the buyer, and the University of Cumbria has been chosen as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in leadership and project management training, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet the criteria of the open procedure method. Companies experienced in delivering comprehensive training services in these domains could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in public sector procurement. Given the project's focus on development in West Cumbria, it would be ideal for businesses with existing connections or operations in the region. The successful execution of this contract could bolster business presence and credibility within both educational and governmental sectors in the UK.

## Notice

Leadership Development/Project Management - based in West Cumbria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f13389-6349-4fdf-805c-3f4374bbe45c |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,600 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f13389-6349-4fdf-805c-3f4374bbe45c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f13389-6349-4fdf-805c-3f4374bbe45c
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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