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Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing March 9 2026 PRU F33

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 12:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats" has been completed by Cumberland Council in Carlisle, United Kingdom. The initiative falls under the Transport services category, excluding waste transport, and was conducted using an open procedure. The tender commenced with the closing date set on 9 March 2026, followed by the award announcement on 13 March 2026. Awarded contracts span from 16 March to 31 August 2026, serving the England region. The total awarded value is £9,440 GBP.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs within the transport services industry. The contract was awarded to two local suppliers, Lew's Taxis and MaryportTravel, demonstrating that smaller enterprises can effectively compete. It was a tender designed for SMEs, emphasising the council's commitment to engaging local businesses. Companies with similar capacities are encouraged to explore future tenders from Cumberland Council or in similar categories to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing March 9 2026 PRU F33

Notice Description

Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing March 9 2026 PRU F33

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c02212e-2879-4699-9027-2da21ba66ba5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b497a4-8bcb-4b42-bd3a-80ffe7321f20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND 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 1RD
Post Town
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LEW'S TAXIS

MARYPORTTRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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