Lot 1a up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 29 May 2026 (PRU F43)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Lot 1a up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council," which pertains to transport services in England, United Kingdom. The procurement, under the category of services, followed an open procedure method, making it accessible to a wide audience. The process, which reached the award stage, has a completion status, with the contract period running from 1st June 2026 to 31st August 2026. The key deadline for tender submission was 29th May 2026, at 10:00 AM. Helen Foster can be contacted for further details regarding this procurement at Cumbria House, Carlisle, CA1 1RD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability criteria that favour such businesses. The awarded contract, valued at £1,540, was granted to n & c taxi services, a SME, highlighting the potential for smaller transport service providers to secure public procurement contracts with local councils. Businesses specialising in passenger transport services can find growth opportunities in similar future tenders, especially those structured as open procedures, which broaden the competitive field for interested parties.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 29 May 2026 (PRU F43)

Notice Description

Lot 1a up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 29 May 2026 (PRU F43)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bba3587-133e-4db7-a4b2-cd498bcedf6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed759b7-202c-4eca-81ad-43edcf361533
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
£1,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

N & C TAXI SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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