Award

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 30 January 2026 (PRU F30)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has completed its procurement process for Lot 1a, a transport services contract under CPV code 60000000, through an open procedure. This process falls within the services category and was targeted at providers in the transport industry, specifically excluding waste transport. The tender closed on 30 January 2026, with the contract award taking place shortly after on 2 February 2026, and the service provision set to begin on 3 February 2026. Although the tender has been awarded to M & I Travel Ltd, Cumberland Council's efforts reflect their ongoing requirement for transport solutions within England, creating potential future opportunities within the region for other providers.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as Cumberland Council is inclusive of these businesses in its procurement processes. The open procurement method means that organisations of various sizes, particularly those with capabilities in non-waste transport services, were encouraged to compete for the contract. Future tenders in similar categories could provide continued opportunities for growth for businesses eager to enter or expand their presence in the public transport services sector in England. This contract award highlights the potential for further collaboration with public bodies like Cumberland Council for capable transport providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 30 January 2026 (PRU F30)

Notice Description

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 30 January 2026 (PRU F30)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56e29dac-0ea3-465e-8868-3f22cba31b4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e511961-4b2c-4eb2-a9cc-612180740765
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
£9,306 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 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

M & I TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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