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AwardUpdate

24 Aug 2017 at 09:10

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27 Apr 2017 at 12:01

Tender

10 Apr 2017 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Cumbria County Council, seeking tenders for the "Provision of Transport in Allerdale and Copeland (Adult Social Care)." This opportunity falls under the transport services industry, specifically aiming to provide passenger transport services by taxi, minibus, and/or coach within the Allerdale and Copeland areas of North West England. The tender was published on 10 April 2017, with a submission deadline on 5 June 2017. The total budget for this procurement is £3,360,000, and the contract is set to commence on 1 September 2017 and conclude on 31 August 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Businesses engaged in passenger transport, including taxi and minibus operations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on local service provision within specified areas makes it advantageous for regional firms to respond, potentially enhancing their service offerings and contributing positively to the community's needs in adult social care transport.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Transport in Allerdale and Copeland (Adult Social Care)

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, mini bus and/or coach in relation to Adult Social Care transport in the Allerdale area (to include Aspatria, Cockermouth, Maryport, Silloth, Wigton and Workington) and Copeland Area (to include Egremont, Cleator Moor, Millom and Whitehaven) You must refer to the "Instructions for Tendering" prior to submitting your bid. All submissions must be uploaded and returned via the Chest PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE UPLOADED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR TENDER SUBMISSION NOT BEING CONSIDERED

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a4a38b9-7edb-48cf-a249-1fb257eb2875
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d8ccc31-ab24-46b6-80e7-b251f33a22aa
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
£3,360,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,608,942 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
11
Supplier Names

B&E Travel

Davies Taxis

Downton Travel Ltd

freefone taxis

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

M & I Travel ltd

NORTHLAKESTAXIHIRE LTD

perkins travel

ph travel

r & r travel

thomason travel

Further Information

Notice Documents

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