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title: "Highways Transformation - Working Pattern Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f524"
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buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-12"
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# Highways Transformation - Working Pattern Review

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f524

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## Summary

The "Highways Transformation - Working Pattern Review" contract has been awarded by Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This procurement process involves consultancy services aimed at reviewing working patterns within the Highways & Transport sector as part of a transformation project. The contract spans three months and is described as a limited competition, below threshold procurement method. The award for this contract was announced on 12th December 2025, with the contract period commencing on 11th December 2025 and slated to conclude on 5th March 2026, focusing on services related to highways consultancy. Optashift Limited, a Manchester-based SME, has been successfully contracted to fulfil these requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in transport and infrastructure sectors. The contract's focus on working pattern reviews within highways and transportation offers avenues for companies that can provide strategic insights and solutions to improve operational efficiency. Given the limited competition approach and its below threshold classification, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Optashift Limited can particularly benefit and thrive in similar tenders due to their agility and capacity to deliver specialised services in niche markets. This contract underscores the potential for growth for SMEs aiming to expand their portfolios within public sector procurement.

## Notice

Consultancy services to support working pattern review within Highways & Transport for 3 months as part of Highways Transformation Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082645-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 5 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTASHIFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 16:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082645-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082645-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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