Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Cumberland Council
Top-five suppliers hold 38% of contract value — a moderately competitive market.
Procurement categories
What Cumberland Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest Cumberland Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Cumbria Accelerator Business Support Contract 26/27 Provision of Marketing Support
THE CREATIVEHUTCH LTD · 2026-07-31
£29K
Technical Consultancy and Project management for Port of Workington dock gates remediation project
HASKONING UK LIMITED · 2026-07-29
£151K
Lowca Community School - Damp remediation works
Michael Thompsons (PWC&E) Ltd · 2026-07-28
£47K
Valley Primary School - Partial Roof Replacement
Stobbarts Ltd · 2026-07-27
£63K
Framework for The Provision of Suitable Housing for Separated Young Adults 18+
EVERYONE MATTERS HOMES CIC · 2026-07-24
£1.1M
Fellview Primary - Fire Alarm Replacement
PK Electrical (Carlisle) Ltd · 2026-07-23
£27K
Supply & Distribution of Various Foods
P.F.D.(CARLISLE)LIMITED · 2026-07-22
£4.5M
Burgh by Sands Primary - Extension roof replacement
Stobbarts Ltd · 2026-07-21
£33K
Burgh by Sands Primary - Extension roof replacement
Stobbarts Ltd · 2026-07-21
£33K
Ennerdale and Kinniside Primary - Cloakroom Roof & Boiler Replacement
ROLAND HILL (PARSONBY) LIMITED · 2026-07-21
£83K
AI Caseload Weighting Tool
SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES LIMITED · 2026-07-21
£74K
Valley Primary School - Fire Door Replacement
Stobbarts Ltd · 2026-07-21
£208K
Ennerdale and Kinniside Primary - Cloakroom Roof & Boiler Replacement
ROLAND HILL (PARSONBY) LIMITED · 2026-07-16
£83K
Stoneraise School - Biomass Boiler Replacement
ROLAND HILL (PARSONBY) LIMITED · 2026-07-16
£138K
Supply of Daily Living Equipment
CUMBRIA MOBILITY LIMITED · 2026-07-15
£78K
Cumberland Sport Village - Design Services
SAVILLS (UK) LIMITED · 2026-07-03
£40K
Demand Responsive Transport Software
LIFTANGO LTD · 2026-07-02
£56K
Low Crosby surface water pumping station upgrade
EEC (2012) LIMITED · 2026-07-01
£70K
Cumberland Sport Village - Design Services
WARDELL ARMSTRONG LLP · 2026-06-30
£67K
Cumberland Sport Village - Design Services
PETTIT SINGLETON ASSOCIATES (CUMBRIA) LTD · 2026-06-30
£61K
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Open opportunities
Open Cumberland Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area
Deadline: 2026-09-07
£4.5M
Rural Mobility Fund Pilot Bus Operator
Agency Care Workers in Cumberland Care Services
£4.0M
Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities
Young People's Housing Support linked to Short Term Accommodation with Emergency Provision
£588K
Bikeability Training
Young People's Housing Support linked to Short Term Accommodation with Emergency Provision
£588K
Cleator Moor Community Hub & Town Square Public Realm
£4.7M
Mediation, Disagreement & Resolution Services
£200K
Specialised Seating Spot-Purchase Contract
The Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living
Young People's Housing Support linked to Short Term Accommodation with Emergency Provision
£588K
Provision of a Courier Service
Renewal of dock gate timbers and associated maintenance at Port of Workington
Provision of an Internal Mail Courier Service
Young People's Housing Support linked to Short Term Accommodation with Emergency Provision
£588K
Adult Residential Short Breaks
£3.4M
Provision of Occupational Health Services
Public Electric Vehicle Chargepoints
Connected Millom & Haverigg Construction
£1.2M
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Cumberland Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Festive Lighting for Carlisle City Centre
Expires: 2026-08-07
£145K
Benefits Realisation Support for the Borderlands 5G Innovation Region programme 12 month extension
Expires: 2026-08-07
£100K
Hammond's Pond, Carlisle - design and construction of a new concrete skatepark
Expires: 2026-08-24
£125K
HR Consultant - Further competition through CCS Framework RM 6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 5 HR
Expires: 2026-08-25
£499K
Lowca Community School - Damp remediation works
Expires: 2026-08-28
£47K
Valley Primary School - Partial Roof Replacement
Expires: 2026-08-31
£63K
Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats closing 9 February 2026 (PRU F31)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£7K
Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 14 January 2026 (PRU F28)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£5K
Burgh by Sands Primary - Extension roof replacement
Expires: 2026-08-31
£33K
Burgh by Sands Primary - Extension roof replacement
Expires: 2026-08-31
£33K
Minor Works Framework - Solway Community School - Sports Hall Boiler
Expires: 2026-08-31
£85K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 29/09/2025 (PRU F12)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£9K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing March 9 2026 PRU F33
Expires: 2026-08-31
£9K
CWF Lot 1A Property - Beacon Hill Community School - Proposed Heating Replacement and Fire Precaution Upgrades
Expires: 2026-08-31
£320K
Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 30 January 2026 (PRU F30)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£9K
Property Minor Works Framework - Beacon Hill School - Sports Hall Roof Replacement
Expires: 2026-08-31
£99K
Fellview Primary - Fire Alarm Replacement
Expires: 2026-08-31
£27K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 17 October 2025 ( PRU F15)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£32K
Property Decorating and Furnishing Packages
Expires: 2026-08-31
£345K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 22 December (PRUF25)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£8K
Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 5 May 2026 (PRU F41)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£722
Property Minor Works Framework - Beacon Hill School - Sports Hall Roof Replacement
Expires: 2026-08-31
£99K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 04 December PRU F23
Expires: 2026-08-31
£9K
Property Minor Framework - Beacon Hill School - Hot and Cold Water Distribution System Replacement
Expires: 2026-08-31
£128K
Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 11 September 2025 (PRU F9)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£15K
Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 22 December 2025 (PRU F26)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£9K
CWF Lot 1A - Richmond Hill School, Aspatria - Electrical Renewal
Expires: 2026-08-31
£310K
Lot 1a Closing 17 March 2026 PRU F35
Expires: 2026-08-31
£3K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing Sepemebr 22 2025 (PRU F10)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£16K
Lot 1a - up to 8 passenger seats - Closing 24 April 2026 (PRU F40)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£3K
Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 17 February 2026 (PRU F32)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£5K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger Seats Closing 18th November 2025 (PRU F21)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£6K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 7 October (PRU F14)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£7K
Stoneraise School - Biomass Boiler Replacement
Expires: 2026-08-31
£138K
Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats closing 28 August 2025 (PRU F9)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£24K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 26 November (PRU F22)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£32K
Brook Street Primary - Remedial Works
Expires: 2026-08-31
£75K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 25/09/2025 (PRU F11)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£25K
Lot 1a Closing 11 November 2025 (PRU F17)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£36K
Roof Replacement at Montreal CE Primary School Cleator Moor CA25 5LW
Expires: 2026-09-01
£516K
Workington Gateway Stage 2
Expires: 2026-09-04
£3.5M
PSF4 Lot 4A - Thirlmere West Active Travel Scheme Optioneering and Design Services
Expires: 2026-09-28
£57K
Ennerdale and Kinniside Primary - Cloakroom Roof & Boiler Replacement
Expires: 2026-09-29
£83K
Ennerdale and Kinniside Primary - Cloakroom Roof & Boiler Replacement
Expires: 2026-09-29
£83K
PSF4 Lot 2B - Whitehaven Cycling & Walking LCWIP Routes 6 & 7 Detailed Design
Expires: 2026-09-29
£65K
PSF4 Lot 4B Bus Reform and Franchising Pilot
Expires: 2026-09-30
£450K
CCS Management Consultancy 3 Lot 5 - Pay and Grading Review
Expires: 2026-10-02
£2.9M
PSF 4 Lot 3B- Refurbishment and modernisation of 2no. Care Homes
Expires: 2026-10-31
£180K
Bus Services (Cumberland)
Expires: 2026-11-02
£2.6M
PSF 4 Lot 2B- Connected Cleator Moor Detailed Design
Expires: 2026-11-30
£180K
Market analysis
Bidding into Cumberland Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
38%
Top-5 supplier share
73d
Avg response window
28d
Median response window
17mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Cumberland Council
How much does Cumberland Council spend on procurement?
Cumberland Council awarded 2,167 contracts totalling £641.7M between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, working with 338 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £386K.
Who are Cumberland Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Cumberland Council by total award value are CHAR.GY LIMITED, WAYTHROUGH, DSD Construction Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 38% of contract value.
What does Cumberland Council buy from suppliers?
Cumberland Council's procurement is concentrated in miscellaneous health services, building construction work, construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
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What's the typical response window for Cumberland Council tenders?
Cumberland Council typically gives suppliers a median of 28 days to respond (average 73 days). Standard contract duration is around 17 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-08-01
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