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Prioritised Capital Improvements Programme - School Properties 2026-28

Cumberland Council · Local authority

In brief

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

The estimated value is £1,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 28 months, starting 23 November 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 5 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Monday 21 September 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 5 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 65% · Price 20% · Social Value 15%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

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

Tender documents

What the notice says

Cumberland Council, Programme Management Office is seeking to appoint two professional services providers, namely Architects, Building Surveyors, and Mechanical & Electrical Engineers to facilitate delivery of the schools prioritised capital improvements (PCI) programme for the financial year 2027/28. It is anticipated that much of the construction work will take place during periods of school holidays, primarily summer breaks. However, some work with agreement of the particular school may be able to be conducted through the live school environment which should be explored during the scoping phase of the commission. Each successful consultant will be distributed works into their individual programme; each will be balanced (where possible) based upon the number of projects and their respective estimated construction values. The Council holds all decisions relating to both programmes and how the projects within are allocated. The contract is anticipated to commence on the 23rd of November 2026 and will continue for a period of 2 year(s), unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The estimated total value of the contract over the total contract period (including any extension period) is a maximum value of £1,500,000 but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract.

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How to bid

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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 21 September 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 084612-2026

About the buyer

Cumberland CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 084612-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.