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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 11 September 2025 (PRU F9)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Cumberland Council was for the provision of transport services under the title "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council". The contract falls within the services category, specifically for transport services, and is set to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The process was conducted using an open procedure, allowing for broad participation, and has reached the award stage. Key dates include the closing date for tender submissions, which was 11 September 2025, and the contract period, which spans from 16 September 2025 to 31 August 2026. The award, valued at GBP 14,560, was made to Caldew Premier Travel, an SME located in the region.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As an open procedure, it encourages participation from a wide range of suppliers who can offer competitive services to meet the needs of the council. Businesses that specialise in providing passenger transport services will find this contract aligns well with typical offerings in this industry, providing scope for growth and long-term engagement with public sector contracts. The focus on SMEs underscores the potential for smaller businesses to establish themselves as key service providers within the public procurement ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 11 September 2025 (PRU F9)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 11 September 2025 (PRU F9)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52ba48a6-050b-445c-a1a9-c30d3cf45a8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463800b3-ef84-4b37-b683-adc84eeb61ca
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
£14,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 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

CALDEW PREMIER TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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