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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 9 June 2025 (PRU F6)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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13 Jun 2025 at 08:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process concluded by Cumberland Council pertains to "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats". This process, classified under the "Transport services" industry category, took place in England, United Kingdom. The tender followed an open procedure and was aimed at fulfilling transportation needs. The tender had a deadline of 9 June 2025, with the contract period set from 16 June 2025 to 31 August 2025. The award was made on 12 June 2025, and it marks the completion stage of this procurement process.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transportation sector, particularly those that offer passenger transport services. As this contract was awarded to a small and medium-sized enterprise, "n & c taxi services", it highlights the opportunity for SMEs to effectively compete in such tenders. Businesses offering niche or custom transport solutions in the specified regions would find similar opportunities for business growth. The council's openness to working with SMEs indicates a supportive environment for smaller suppliers to participate and secure public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 9 June 2025 (PRU F6)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 9 June 2025 (PRU F6)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f050cef-b049-4689-b09a-af24c5f3037a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc2150f-fcb9-4fb2-925b-e0c2c54ec4e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£2,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 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

N & C TAXI SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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