Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Cumberland Council
Top-five suppliers hold 37% 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.
85140000
8514000045210000
4521000045230000
4523000031150000
3115000079990000
7999000085310000
8531000050710000
5071000080530000
8053000079620000
7962000090910000
9091000080520000
8052000034130000
3413000032410000
3241000090510000
9051000071310000
7131000048210000
4821000079630000
7963000045110000
4511000045260000
4526000050230000
50230000Recent contracts
Latest Cumberland Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Brook Street Primary - Remedial Works
Michael Thompson · 2026-06-05
£75K
Supply of HP x360 435 G10 Laptops (x134)
Academia Ltd · 2026-06-04
£99K
Samsung Smart Phones and Cases (x500)
British Telecommunicatins plc · 2026-06-04
£55K
Lot 1 Fire Warden for Childrens Residential (including 3 year refresher)
A B Fire Safety Training Services Ltd · 2026-06-01
£25K
C237 Cammock C1041 - Masonry Repairs & Sediment Removal
UNDERWATER DIVING SERVICES LIMITED · 2026-05-22
£39K
PSF 4 Lot 2B- Connected Cleator Moor Detailed Design
WSP UK LTD · 2026-05-21
£180K
Aruba Edge Connect Rewal
ADVANIA UK LIMITED · 2026-05-20
£45K
Veeam Renewal
PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED · 2026-05-18
£32K
Wave 7 Lot 5: User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design
University of Cumbria · 2026-05-13
£47K
Provision of collection and Disposal of Confidential waste
Shredall SDS Group · 2026-05-13
£116K
Fire Safety Improvement Works at Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG
MICHAEL THOMPSON (PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS) LIMITED · 2026-05-13
£441K
Lot 5 - Harmful Sexual Behaviour
Chinara Enterprises Limited · 2026-05-11
£25K
Lot 5 - Court Skills for Youth Justice
Stow Forensic Services Limited · 2026-05-11
£25K
Demolition and land remediation at the Port of Workington and Oldside
THOMAS ARMSTRONG (CONSTRUCTION) LIMITED · 2026-05-08
£2.0M
Technical Consultancy and Project management for Port of Workington dock gates remediation project
HASKONING UK LIMITED · 2026-05-08
£151K
Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 5 May 2026 (PRU F41)
n & c taxi services · 2026-05-05
£722
Supply of HP x360 435 G10 Laptops (x135)
Academia · 2026-05-01
£99K
Leisure Services Operating Contract
Sports and Leisure Management Ltd · 2026-05-01
£3.0M
Cumbria Substance Use: Treatment Service
WAYTHROUGH · 2026-04-30
£56.0M
Travel and Accommodation Booking Services
A.G. GATES LIMITED · 2026-04-30
£242K
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Open opportunities
Open Cumberland Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Bus Shelter Replacement and Digital Infrastructure
£4.5M
Supported Bus Services
Supported Bus Services
Supply and Distribution of Workwear/Protective Workwear for Cumberland Care
£286K
Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Workwear
£3.0M
Residential Short Breaks for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism - Carlisle
£350K
Targeted Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service
£2.5M
Core Surfacing 2027-2031
£75.0M
Core Surfacing 2027-2031
£7.5bn
Highway Surface Treatment Contract
£15.0M
Agency Care Workers in Cumberland Care Services
£4.0M
Subsidized Bus Services
£7.5M
Supply of Various Foods
£4.5M
Supply of Various Foods
£4.5M
Targeted Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service
£2.5M
Rural Mobility Fund Pilot Bus Operator
Agency Care Workers in Cumberland Care Services
£4.0M
Targeted Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service
£2.5M
Targeted Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service
£2.5M
Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities
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.
Demolition and land remediation at the Port of Workington and Oldside
Expires: 2026-06-20
£2.0M
Supply of HP x360 435 G10 Laptops (x134)
Expires: 2026-06-21
£99K
Samsung Smart Phones and Cases (x500)
Expires: 2026-06-28
£55K
Equipment Delivery Service
Expires: 2026-06-30
£83K
RFQ - Appointment of consultants for the further development of a Business Case for the development of the Port of Workington as a Clean Growth Hub
Expires: 2026-06-30
£92K
PSF4 Lot 4A- California Lane - Etterby Street Cycle Route Design
Expires: 2026-06-30
£50K
Provision of Surface Treatments 2024-2026
Expires: 2026-06-30
£4.0M
Cumberland Council Office Accommodation Review
Expires: 2026-07-31
£86K
Lot 1a - For Cumberland Council closing 27 June 2025 (F14)
Expires: 2026-07-31
£32K
CFRS MDT Support & Maintenance
Expires: 2026-07-31
£45K
Benefits Realisation Support for the Borderlands 5G Innovation Region programme 12 month extension
Expires: 2026-08-07
£100K
Festive Lighting for Carlisle City Centre
Expires: 2026-08-07
£145K
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
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 29/09/2025 (PRU F12)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£9K
Minor Works Framework - Solway Community School - Sports Hall Boiler
Expires: 2026-08-31
£85K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 04 December PRU F23
Expires: 2026-08-31
£9K
Property Minor Works Framework - Beacon Hill School - Sports Hall Roof Replacement
Expires: 2026-08-31
£99K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 26 November (PRU F22)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£32K
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 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
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 Sepemebr 22 2025 (PRU F10)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£16K
Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 5 May 2026 (PRU F41)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£722
Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats closing 28 August 2025 (PRU F9)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£24K
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 Closing 17 October 2025 ( PRU F15)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£32K
Lot 1a - up to 8 passenger seats - Closing 24 April 2026 (PRU F40)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£3K
Property Decorating and Furnishing Packages
Expires: 2026-08-31
£345K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 25/09/2025 (PRU F11)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£25K
Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats closing 9 February 2026 (PRU F31)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£7K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 7 October (PRU F14)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£7K
Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 22 December 2025 (PRU F26)
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 - Richmond Hill School, Aspatria - Electrical Renewal
Expires: 2026-08-31
£310K
Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 14 January 2026 (PRU F28)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£5K
Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 22 December (PRUF25)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£8K
Lot 1a Closing 11 November 2025 (PRU F17)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£36K
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 17 February 2026 (PRU F32)
Expires: 2026-08-31
£5K
Lot 1a Closing 17 March 2026 PRU F35
Expires: 2026-08-31
£3K
Brook Street Primary - Remedial Works
Expires: 2026-08-31
£75K
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
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
Market analysis
Bidding into Cumberland Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
37%
Top-5 supplier share
72d
Avg response window
28d
Median response window
16mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Cumberland Council
How much does Cumberland Council spend on procurement?
Cumberland Council awarded 2,550 contracts totalling £650.1M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 335 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £343K.
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 37% of contract value.
What does Cumberland Council buy from suppliers?
Cumberland Council's procurement is concentrated in 85140000, 45210000, 45230000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Cumberland Council contracts?
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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 72 days). Standard contract duration is around 16 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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