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title: "Digital Community Learning Hub (Carlisle Town Deal) - Furniture Supplier"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a3f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Digital Community Learning Hub (Carlisle Town Deal) - Furniture Supplier

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a3f

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## Summary

In March 2026, Cumberland Council completed a procurement process to appoint a furniture supplier for the Digital Community Learning Hub in Carlisle, part of the Town Deal project. The contract involved supplying, assembling, and installing loose furniture including desks, chairs, cabinets, and shelving, with an initial contract period running from 16 March 2026 to 15 June 2026. The award was made to Wagstaff Bros. Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, following an open procurement procedure. This tender fell within the furniture category, with opportunities to extend the contract subject to successful outcomes and additional funding. The awarded contract had a gross value of £238,646.46.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the furniture industry, especially those specialising in educational and digital space environments. With Cumberland Council as the contracting authority, there is potential for growth through partnerships and quality service delivery recognised by such public organisations. The open procedure allowed various suppliers to compete, and businesses with expertise in furniture manufacturing and installation would be particularly well-suited to similar opportunities. Suppliers aiming to capture public sector contracts can see potential in such projects, as they offer expansive reach and visibility in government-backed initiatives.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the potential for a contract extension of up to 1 month, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025230-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | £230,000 |
| Awards value | £198,872 |
| Contracts value | £198,872 |

## 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAGSTAFF BROS.,LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025230-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012514-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 15:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004943-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025230-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012514-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004943-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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