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Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 7 October (PRU F14)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Cumberland Council, relates to "Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 7 October (PRU F14)" within the transport services industry, excluding waste transport. Concluded under an open procedure method, the tender was designated an award stage by 9th October 2025, with the contract period set from 14th October 2025 to 31st August 2026. The services will be rendered across England in the United Kingdom. Scheduled milestones included a tender period ending on 6th October 2025 and an award date publicly confirmed on 14th October 2025. This opportunity was specifically suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the value of the contract fixed at £6,560.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth within the transport services sector, encouraging competitive participation from SMEs equipped to provide passenger transport services. Companies focusing on providing transport solutions in the UK, particularly those with an operational base in England, will find this contract a lucrative prospect. The procedure aligns with regional demand for efficient passenger transport, and businesses with a solid footing in service delivery will be strategically positioned to meet the criteria set by Cumberland Council. Irvings Taxi Hire, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies the kind of SME that can thrive under such procurement arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 7 October (PRU F14)

Notice Description

Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 7 October (PRU F14)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-488e4634-6001-47d5-9745-519421e758ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e67d01-48e5-4467-bb4e-d2342a0e45f7
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
£6,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 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

IRVINGS TAXI HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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