Award

Lot 1a - For Cumberland Council closing 27 June 2025 (F14)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

01 Jul 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, England, has completed an open procurement process titled "Lot 1a - For Cumberland Council closing 27 June 2025 (F14)", within the transport services industry category. The Council, acting as the buyer, sought services under this process with key dates including the tender closing on 27 June 2025 and a contract period from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive process. This tender falls under the award stage as of 1 July 2025, with the contract awarded to MaryportTravel, a small to medium enterprise (SME), valued at £32,110 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs specialising in transport services, excluding waste transport, to engage with government procurement and establish a foothold in public sector contracts. Businesses that can offer competitive rates and have the capacity to deliver services across the UK could greatly benefit from such opportunities. The involvement of Cumberland Council highlights the potential for future tenders, making it an attractive landscape for SMEs aiming to expand their business through public procurement avenues.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a - For Cumberland Council closing 27 June 2025 (F14)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - For Cumberland Council closing 27 June 2025 (F14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f8a26f1-17f9-46e2-8b89-9627ba4bf8da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a3ec11-46da-49c4-9063-98ee9ad5f1bc
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
£32,110 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 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
1
Supplier Name

MARYPORTTRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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