---
title: "Carlisle Town Deal - Digital Community Learning Hub-Furniture Supplier"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e18e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2026-01-19"
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# Carlisle Town Deal - Digital Community Learning Hub-Furniture Supplier

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e18e

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## Summary

The Cumberland Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "Carlisle Town Deal - Digital Community Learning Hub - Furniture Supplier" project. The procurement seeks to appoint a suitable supplier to provide specialist furniture for a newly constructed digital learning hub in Carlisle as part of the Town Deal project. With an initial tender published in November 2025 and due to close on 10th December 2025, the procurement was conducted using an open competition method for a contract valued at approximately £130,000. However, this process was eventually cancelled in January 2026 due to tendered prices greatly exceeding estimates and the need for a compliant above-threshold procedure. Initially aimed at delivering by mid-June 2026, the plan was for furniture delivery and installation, with terms allowing for electronic submission via The Chest platform and encouraging diversity in supplier engagement.

This tender presents a fruitful opportunity for furniture manufacturers and suppliers, particularly those experienced in working with educational or community facilities, to engage with a public authority on a significant regional development project. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing, adhere to quality standards, and provide value through social engagement are likely to be well-aligned with the Council's objectives. With a significant focus on promoting diversity and inclusiveness, firms owned by or supporting minority and underrepresented groups can gain advantageous exposure in future procurement rounds following the Council's intentions to re-tender under compliant conditions.

## Notice

Cumberland Council is seeking to appoint a suitable furniture supplier to provide specialist furniture for the new digital hub. This Digital Hub has been built through the Town Deal project and requires the supply, assembly and installation of loose furniture such as desks, chairs, cabinets, shelving etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004261-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 16 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | £130,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 11:26 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004261-2026
- 14 Nov 2025 at 14:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074017-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004261-2026
  19th January 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074017-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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