Prioritised Capital Maintenance - Corporate Properties Consultant Appointment 2026-2028

Cumberland Council is seeking a single professional services provider under solicitation DN829364 to manage the Corporate Prioritised Capital Maintenance (PCM) Programme from December 7, 2026, to December 6, 2028. The selected consultant will be responsible for the development, design, procurement, and delivery of condition-led maintenance and improvement projects across the council's corporate property portfolio in Cumbria. The provider must demonstrate multidisciplinary capability in architecture, building surveying, structural engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, and quantity surveying, which may be delivered through an in-house team or trusted partners. A key operational requirement is the creation of delivery proposals that minimize disruption to building users and service delivery. The contract has an estimated value of 200,000 GBP excluding VAT. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation of quality at 60 percent, social value at 20 percent, and price at 20 percent. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as particularly suitable for this opportunity. Additionally, the consultant must comply with all statutory diversity legislation and participate in supplier audits regarding diversity. Tenders must be submitted in English via the specified electronic portal by October 29, 2026.