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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£800,000

Provision of Cumbria Adult Learning Services 2026/2027

Published
Published 2 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 27 March 2026

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.

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

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    14 May 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract Notice

    2 March 2026

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • Westmorland and Furness Council

    Buyer

    Kendal, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PYYD-1758-YNVR

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Awarded: Provision of Cumbria Adult Learning Services 2026/2027 — won by INSPIRA (01) +4 — Skim