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Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 04 December PRU F23

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2025 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, headquartered in Carlisle, has awarded a contract titled "Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 04 December PRU F23" under the CPV classification for transport services excluding waste transport in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 4th December 2025 and the award announced on 17th December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 7th January 2026 and will run until 31st August 2026, providing essential passenger transport services. With a contract value of £8,509, Cumberland Council aims to ensure efficient transport operations, bolstering local connectivity.

This tender provides affluent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the successful bid from Stainburn Travel, an SME supplier. Businesses specialising in passenger transport services can leverage this contract for growth by expanding their service footprint in the region. Given the contract's value and duration, it presents a viable option for SMEs looking to establish or enhance partnerships with local authorities, improve service offerings, and contribute to regional transportation needs. This opportunity underscores Cumberland Council's commitment to fostering local business involvement and improving transport infrastructure through collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 04 December PRU F23

Notice Description

Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 04 December PRU F23

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e3f0347-1d3e-41f1-aab8-ba6adaf516f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dbb7d69-7b11-4347-a3b1-f0137e1742ca
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
£8,509 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 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
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
1
Supplier Name

STAINBURN TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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