---
title: "Professional Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051e25"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Professional Services Framework

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051e25

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## Summary

Cumberland Council is planning a procurement process under the title "Professional Services Framework," focusing on the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The council, based in Carlisle, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of this tender, which involves a framework agreement for developing highways, property, and public realm schemes as part of the council's capital works programme. The tender has an estimated value of £4,800,000 and includes a contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030, with a future notice date set for 5th January 2026.

This procurement process provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services to secure long-term work through a framework agreement. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender due to the specified suitability conditions. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate business growth by allowing successful bidders to participate in significant infrastructure projects within Cumberland Council's jurisdiction, potentially leading to additional collaborations and project opportunities in the future.

## Notice

This Framework includes development of highways, property and public realm schemes delivered as part of the Council's capital works programme, or other procurement process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024967-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 13:25 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024967-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024967-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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