This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

23 Mar 2018 at 09:51

Tender

27 Jun 2017 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Cumbria County Council, which is seeking providers for a "Provision of a Framework for Transport Services to and from Pupil Referral Units". This highly relevant opportunity falls under the transport services sector and is particularly focused on the North West region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the award stage, the contract is valued at £760,000 and has a contract period commencing on 16 April 2018 and concluding on 1 October 2019. The tender was previously published on 27 June 2017 with a submission deadline of 3 August 2017, demonstrating a collaborative approach via an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public sector contracts related to transport services. Suitable businesses would include those specializing in transport logistics, taxi services, and other related transportation solutions that can handle the specific requirements of providing transport to and from Pupil Referral Units. Companies within the local operational area of North West England, especially any with a focus on community-oriented transport, would particularly benefit from this opportunity to grow their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of a Framework for Transport Services to and from Pupil Referral Units

Notice Description

Provision of transport to and from Pupil Referral Units

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-185e24ab-705a-4d8e-b5b4-04c96b364285
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc084e74-b27b-40c2-b6a9-97538ecc4cf8
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, VCSE
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
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20188 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2018 - 1 Oct 2019 1-2 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
16
Supplier Names

Scott Kennedy Taxi Ltd

Vincent Sharpe

Beeline Taxi ltd

Chris Bayliffe T/A Cumbria Taxi

Central Cars

Carefree Travel Ltd

A TAXI

Castle Taxis

Allens of Eden

k cars kendal

Lakeside Private Hire

r & r travel

Freefone Taxi Ltd

3D travel

ICTravel

M & I Travel ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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