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title: "Lot 1 - Brushcutter Trimmer"
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published: "2026-08-18"
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# Lot 1 - Brushcutter Trimmer

Buyer: Cumberland Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fadb4545-2ca6-4b19-8916-46d4aca0317b

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## Summary

Cumberland Council procured training services for brushcutter and trimmer use, described as a call-off from a framework and covering Lot 1, “Brushcutter Trimmer”. The requirement falls within education and training services and is a service contract rather than a purchase of equipment or grounds-maintenance work. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The council is the buying organisation, using the training to support people who need instruction in operating brushcutters and trimmers. This opportunity is therefore relevant to organisations that provide practical outdoor equipment training, particularly providers able to deliver structured brushcutter and trimmer courses for a public-sector customer.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline at 12:00 on 19 June 2026. Cumberland Council awarded the contract to Kielder Newport West Ltd on 18 August 2026. The awarded value is £30,000. The award contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 20 July 2028. The wider tender record gives a contract period from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028. It is identified as a framework call-off for Lot 1, Brushcutter Trimmer training services. The opportunity was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award provides a clear indication of Cumberland Council’s demand for specialist practical training in brushcutter and trimmer operation. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in delivering safe, effective training for these types of outdoor power equipment, with instructors and course content suited to the council’s operational needs. Providers should be able to manage a public-sector training engagement over an extended delivery period and demonstrate reliable organisation, learner support and consistent standards. The requirement is presented as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller specialist training businesses and mission-led providers may be well placed to compete when a similar requirement returns.

## Notice

Call off from a framework Lot 1 Brush Cutter/ Trimmer training services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caa431a2-5b47-4b3b-a139-c2ac36c296d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 20 Jul 2028 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Kielder Newport West Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2026 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caa431a2-5b47-4b3b-a139-c2ac36c296d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caa431a2-5b47-4b3b-a139-c2ac36c296d0
  18th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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