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29 Aug 2017 at 08:15

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26 Apr 2017 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council seeking tenders for the "Provision of Transport in Allerdale and Copeland (Home to School and SEN) - Additional routes." This initiative is classified under the transport services industry and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 26 April 2017, with a deadline for submissions set for 30 May 2017. The estimated contract value is £550,000 and the procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows for wide participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the transport sector, particularly those providing passenger transport services, such as taxis, mini buses, and coaches. Businesses that specialise in Home to School and Special Educational Needs (SEN) transport within the specified areas of Allerdale and Copeland are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, facilitating potential growth through securing a long-term partnership with the purchasing authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Transport in Allerdale and Copeland (Home to School and SEN) - Additional routes

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, mini bus and/or coach in relation to Home to School and Special Educational Needs transport in the Allerdale area (to include Cockermouth and Wigton) and Copeland Area (to include Egremont, Millom and Whitehaven)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-096a37e1-c2cc-478a-a884-eb8e476803db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c726be61-497b-4e0e-9498-a8af032a38d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumbria County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RZ
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

3D travel

B&E Travel

Ellenvale Coach Company Ltd

freefone taxis

Fye's Executive Travel Ltd (T/A Cleator Bus)

Hodgson's Coaches Ltd

WILLIAM SIM AND SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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