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title: "PSF4 Lot 1B - Complex Needs Residential Children's Home - Westwood, Carlisle (RIBA Stages 3-7)"
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# PSF4 Lot 1B - Complex Needs Residential Children's Home - Westwood, Carlisle (RIBA Stages 3-7)

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4e0b8f1-04cb-4425-849c-5e4c4a4ed501

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Cumberland Council, which has awarded a contract titled "PSF4 Lot 1B - Complex Needs Residential Children's Home - Westwood, Carlisle (RIBA Stages 3-7)." The contract falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, specifically within the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award status being active as of 18th March 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 30th March 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2027. This process followed a specialist procurement method, signifying a tailored approach suited to specific procurement needs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in construction and engineering services, particularly those experienced in designing complex needs residential facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract advantageous due to its suitability criteria favouring them. Businesses capable of managing detailed designs and project management under NEC4 Professional Services call-off contracts can leverage this opportunity for growth. Additionally, firms offering technical input, contract administration, and support roles such as an NEC4 Supervisor/Clerk of Works will find themselves well-placed to compete for similar opportunities in this niche sector managed by Cumberland Council.

## Notice

Operating under an NEC4 Professional Services call-off contract, the Consultant will deliver the following services:- RIBA Stages 3-7, progressing the detailed design and delivery of the new Complex Needs Care Home on an existing Council site at Westwood, Morton area of Carlisle. They will perform the role of Project Manager as defined by NEC4 and Principal Designer under CDM and The Building Safety Act 2022, and provide technical input, contract administration, advice and support and an NEC4 Supervisor/Clerk of Works role.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6419e5ad-9733-4990-9f82-980b026bf5e3 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,250 |
| 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 | ARCHITECTS PLUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6419e5ad-9733-4990-9f82-980b026bf5e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6419e5ad-9733-4990-9f82-980b026bf5e3
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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