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Provision of Transport for Special Educational Needs and Adult Social Care establishments in the Eden and South Lakes areas (see description for information on areas)

Cumbria County Council

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17 Sep 2019 at 14:27

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Tender

04 Feb 2019 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of transport services specifically aimed at Special Educational Needs and Adult Social Care establishments within the Eden and South Lakes areas. This procurement process, labelled as an open tender, has a submission deadline set for 10:00 AM on 19th March 2019. This contract encompasses a minimum value of £4 million with a total estimated value of £5 million, covering services across regions including Appleby, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale, and Sedbergh. The successful contract will commence on 1st September 2019 and continue until 31st August 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in passenger transport services, such as taxis, minibuses, and coaches. Businesses specialising in providing transport solutions tailored for educational or care settings will be particularly well-suited for this contract. The successful bidders will have the chance to establish long-term relationships with a major public authority, enhancing their business visibility and growth potential in the local area while contributing to vital community services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Transport for Special Educational Needs and Adult Social Care establishments in the Eden and South Lakes areas (see description for information on areas)

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, mini bus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs and Adult Social Care in the Eden area (to include establishments in Appleby, Kirkby Stephen and Penrith) and South Lakes area (to include establishments in Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale, and Sedbergh) You must refer to the "Invitation to tender" document prior to submitting your bid. All submissions must be uploaded and returned via the Chest. The deadline for submission is 10:00am 19th March 2019

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4134bed0-d703-4a23-b963-087ebaf1845c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63eca1a3-8215-4cf3-a3dd-5fb7c337b315
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,462,548 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 4-5 years
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
Cumbria County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
18
Supplier Names

Adrian Kirkby T/A BD Taxis

Airport Services UK Ltd

Angus Nolan T/A Lakeland Taxis

Beeline Taxis Ltd

Craig Thorpe T/A 24/7

Cumbria Taxi

Keith Dixon trading as D Travel

Denis Murphy

Eden Taxis

G Woof T/A Woofs of Sedbergh

Helen Noble

Hutton Hire

K Cars Kendal (UK) Limited

Lakeside Taxis Ltd

LD Private Hire T/A Airport Express LD

Sam Scarr T/A Scarr's Cars

Thomas Hehir T/A Atlas Taxis

William Waters T/A Milnthorpe Taxi Services

Further Information

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