Award

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 17 February 2026 (PRU F32)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has concluded its procurement process for "Lot 1a", an initiative that entails providing transport services in England, UK. This contract, awarded under an open procedure, was part of the services category and aimed at enhancing local transport facilities. The procurement has reached the award stage, which was completed on 17th February 2026. The contract is set to begin on 23rd February 2026 and will conclude on 31st August 2026. Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, Cumbria, served as the buying organisation, with Helen Foster as the designated contact person.

With the contract awarded to RADIO CARLISLE TAXIS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), this procurement showcases opportunities for local SMEs to expand their business in public transport services. Enterprises with a focus on transportation within the UK region could find similar tenders promising avenues for growth and partnerships with public bodies like Cumberland Council. While the tender suited SMEs, it was not tailored for voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), indicating that businesses engaged in commercial transportation services, particularly taxis, were preferred choices for this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 17 February 2026 (PRU F32)

Notice Description

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 17 February 2026 (PRU F32)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ecca2d2-8e3e-43ea-98eb-aae17de4bd2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62f2afd2-80e5-4b99-8c22-485401b82e34
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
£5,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 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

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

RADIO CARLISLE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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