Scope
Reference
DN807633
Description
Cumbria Adult Learning is looking to develop 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
Cumbria Adult Learning are inviting submissions by training providers to deliver subcontracted provision to meet the gaps outlined in our rationale. This provision will consist of accredited skills qualifications which must be available for funding on the DfE Find a Learning Aim System - https://findalearningaimbeta.fasst.org.uk/
This contract is for the provision accredited qualifications in Cumbria. The contract will be for a period of 1 academic year from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027.
The total contracted value will not exceed £800k over the 12-month period.
Further details are included in the Invitation to Tender documents, available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page.
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Further details are included in the Invitation to Tender documents, available via The Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com
All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard.
Any queries regarding using The Chest, please use the support available from the home page.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Westmorland and Furness Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-1758-YNVR
South Lakeland House
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alison Henderson
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government