This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2020 at 10:13

Tender

12 Aug 2020 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Special Educational Needs transport services between Kendal and Milnthorpe. This public procurement, classified under transport services, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £38,000. The tender was published on 12 August 2020, and submissions were due by 10:00am on 24 August 2020. The contract period is set to commence from 1 September 2020 and will last until 31 August 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing all eligible providers to submit their bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) providing transport services, particularly those capable of managing passenger transport without a passenger assistant. Companies equipped with taxis, minibuses, or coaches looking to expand their market share within the public sector will find this contract appealing. Successful tenderers will not only gain a valuable contract with a county council but also enhance their reputation within the community by delivering essential transport services for special educational needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Kendal and Milnthorpe (OOC74)

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs between Kendal and Milnthorpe The minimum number of seats required is 4 (No passenger assistant) You must refer to the "Instructions for Tendering" prior to submitting your bid. All submissions must be uploaded and returned via the Chest The documents that must be included in your submission are: Information and Declaration Tender Pricing Submission Daily timetable template The deadline for submission is: 10:00am Monday 24 August 2020 PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE UPLOADED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN YOUR TENDER SUBMISSION NOT BEING CONSIDERED

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c317c46-8a15-4c2c-868d-d27df5cacda1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73d0dddb-ce00-48b7-b929-61da2723a02f
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
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 6-12 months
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 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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lakeside Private Hire

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