Award

Lot 1a Closing 11 November 2025 (PRU F17)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

21 Nov 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cumberland Council involved the provision of transport services, with the contract specifically titled "Lot 1a" and identified by the reference "CC001-DN796768-83946989." This open procedure procurement fell under the CPV classification code 60000000, focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. Notably, the tender period concluded on 11 November 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 24 November 2025 to 31 August 2026. The procurement occurred in England, United Kingdom, and the award phase has been reached, with active status confirmed on 21 November 2025. The contract was valued at GBP 36,437 and involved suppliers Future Private Hire Taxis and MaryportTravel.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Businesses with the capacity to deliver quality transport services over an extended period in England would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The open procurement method encourages competitive participation, ideally suited for companies keen on establishing or expanding their footprint in public sector contracts. The involvement of Cumberland Council as a contracting authority highlights their commitment to engaging with local businesses and enhancing service delivery through competitive procurement.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a Closing 11 November 2025 (PRU F17)

Notice Description

Lot 1a Closing 11 November 2025 (PRU F17)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bfb94bf-8c2a-4a93-b7a1-1dc388cb75cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6dcaaff-b5cf-4831-b41e-607ca55862be
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
£36,437 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Foster
Contact Email
helen.foster@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228221712

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
2
Supplier Names

FUTURE PRIVATE HIRE TAXIS

MARYPORTTRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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