---
title: "Provision of Cumbria Adult Learning Services 2026/2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f93"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# Provision of Cumbria Adult Learning Services 2026/2027

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f93

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has conducted an open tender process for the provision of Cumbria Adult Learning Services for the 2026/2027 academic year. The initiative, titled "Provision of Cumbria Adult Learning Services 2026/2027," aims to establish partnerships with subcontracted providers to increase capacity in specific curricula and geographic areas. The services focus on specialist provisions, including horticulture, STEM (science, logistics, technology, engineering, and mathematics, health and care), and supporting rural isolation and specific target groups. This procurement is categorised under adult and other education services, with a value of up to £800,000 for the 12-month contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The process, having moved from the tender stage to the award stage, concluded with contracts being awarded as of 12th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education services, particularly those specialising in niche areas such as STEM, horticulture, and rural education support. The open procedure allows for widespread participation, providing fair access to SMEs and larger firms. Companies that can offer flexible, innovative educational solutions tailored to specific regional and demographic needs stand to benefit significantly. The contract's emphasis on supporting rural areas and special target groups offers a notable chance for businesses to expand their footprint in these sectors, potentially enhancing their reputation and securing further public sector opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Cumbria Adult Learning has carried out a procurement process by open tender for a range of partnerships with subcontracted providers to help us: * Provide additional capacity in specific curriculum and geographic areas not covered by our own Adult Learning Centres * Specialist Provision (e.g. horticulture, STEM - science, logistics, technology, engineering, and mathematics, health and care) * Provision to support rural isolation * Specific target group - LDD, employability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044308-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | £588,942 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | INSPIRA (01; LAKES COLLEGE; PHX TRAINING; THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE; THE SKILLS NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 10:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044308-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 13:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018434-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044308-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018434-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.constructionskillspeople.com
- http://www.inspira.org.uk
- http://www.phxtraining.co.uk
- http://www.theskillsnetwork.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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