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Provision of Cumbria Adult Learning Services 2026/2027

Awarded to INSPIRA (01), Lakes College, PHX TRAINING LIMITED +2 more

Westmorland and Furness Council(buyer)

Published
Published 2 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 27 March 2026
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Overview

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract worth £588,942 for the provision of Cumbria Adult Learning Services 2026/2027 to a consortium of five providers: INSPIRA (01), Lakes College, PHX TRAINING LIMITED, THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE LTD, and THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITED. The services include additional capacity in specialist curriculum areas such as horticulture, STEM, health and care, rural support provision, and targeted provision for learners with learning difficulties and those seeking employability support.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£800,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
2 March 2026
Questions by
19 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Adult and other education services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£588,942
Award date
11 May 2026
Contract period
31 July 2026 → 31 July 2027
Winners
  • INSPIRA (01)
  • Lakes College
  • PHX TRAINING LIMITED
  • THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE LTD
  • THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    11 August 2026

  2. Contract

    14 May 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    2 March 2026

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