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Lot 1aUp to 8 Passenger seats Closing 19 Oct 2026 PRU F55

Cumberland Council

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21 Oct 2026 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council procured passenger transport services for journeys requiring vehicles with up to eight passenger seats. The requirement is identified as Lot 1a and relates to transport for a PRU, identified in the title as F55. Delivery is in England. This is a small-vehicle passenger transport requirement, rather than a purchase of vehicles: the council’s requirement is for the transport service itself. The council is based in Carlisle, Cumbria. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to local taxi and passenger-transport operators with access to vehicles of the required capacity. The stated scope is limited to this lot and the PRU F55 requirement; no further journey pattern or service specification is set out in the process information.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. Bids were due by 10:00 on 19 October 2026. Cumberland Council awarded the contract to cockermouth cabs on 21 October 2026 for £5,928. The contract period runs from 2 November 2026 to 31 August 2027. This is Lot 1a, covering passenger transport in vehicles with up to eight seats for the PRU F55 requirement. The award information identifies one supplier and one award value. The process data does not describe evaluation criteria or eligibility requirements beyond suitability for SMEs; the title and scope identify the capacity and service required. The award is active, and the tender is complete.

For a supplier that did not win, this award is a practical indication of Cumberland Council’s demand for small-vehicle passenger transport for a PRU requirement. A credible competitor would need to provide a reliable passenger transport service using vehicles able to carry up to eight passengers, and to deliver the specified journeys in England. The council awarded this lot to a small and medium-sized supplier, showing that the requirement was within the reach of an SME rather than being confined to a large transport operator. Taxi firms and local passenger-transport businesses with suitable vehicles and the operational capacity to serve the requirement are the closest fit. The scope shown is focused on this PRU service, so relevant experience would be in delivering passenger journeys for comparable education or pupil-referral settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1aUp to 8 Passenger seats Closing 19 Oct 2026 PRU F55

Notice Description

Lot 1aUp to 8 Passenger seats Closing 19 Oct 2026 PRU F55

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26e0262a-af27-42f6-9997-b7db97821256
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba84d0c-2181-4f70-a231-33f11d236048
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£5,928 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 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
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
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
1
Supplier Name

cockermouth cabs

Further Information

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