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James Rennie School at Bishop Harvey Goodwin School, Carlisle - Consultancy Services

Cumberland Council · Local authority

In brief

Cumberland Council is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (North West).

The estimated value is £150,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, starting 23 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 19 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 5 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 19 October 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 32 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

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What the notice says

Cumberland Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to provide full multidisciplinary design and professional services (RIBA Stages 0-7) for the refurbishment and adaptation of available accommodation at Bishop Harvey Goodwin School. The anticipated contract value is estimated at £150k based on a construction value of £1.1million. The contract is anticipated to commence on 23rd November 2026 and will continue for a period of 2 years unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 20 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £150,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 5 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 19 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

21 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 089061-2026
25 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 091034-2026

About the buyer

Cumberland CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

139

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

Mott MacDonald2 contracts
Arkleboyce Architects Ltd1 contract
Cumbria Wildlife Trust Limited1 contract
FWP Ltd1 contract
Fluid Force Engineering1 contract

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From notice 089061-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 September 2026, last updated 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.