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title: "Wave 7 Skills boot camp- Lot 6: Engineering and Manufacturing/Engineering Bridging"
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# Wave 7 Skills boot camp- Lot 6: Engineering and Manufacturing/Engineering Bridging

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c1a20f0-d9fc-4ba3-be06-ff307ecd4d06

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Cumberland Council, concluded with an award for the contract titled "Wave 7 Skills boot camp- Lot 6: Engineering and Manufacturing/Engineering Bridging". Categorised under "Training services" as per CPV code 80500000, the contract is aligned with the Engineering and Manufacturing industry, targeting the geographical region of England, United Kingdom. Cumberland Council acted as the buyer, and the contract was awarded to Lakes College. The procurement followed an open procedure and was in the "award" stage. Key dates include the award date on 26th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2027. The tender period closed on 6th February 2026.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and manufacturing training services. Particularly beneficial for SMEs, the contract involves bridging training, which can enhance expertise and skills within this sector. The open procurement method suggests that businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive training services in England could have strong potential to compete in similar tenders. Companies providing quality, innovative training solutions can leverage this contract to establish or expand their presence in the industry, fostering business growth and development.

## Notice

Engineering and Manufacturing for Engineering Bridging Training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a9e401-a7f0-46aa-be18-1ff377c5b616 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,308 |
| 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 | LAKES COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a9e401-a7f0-46aa-be18-1ff377c5b616

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a9e401-a7f0-46aa-be18-1ff377c5b616
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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