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Lot 1b Up to 8 Passenger seats with Passenger Assistant Closing 5 June (PRU F45)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2026 at 11:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "Lot 1b Up to 8 Passenger seats with Passenger Assistant" in the transport services sector. This open procedure tender, identified as CC001-DN817838-27554410, was open for submissions until the 5th of June, 2026, with the contract period set to commence on the 15th of June, 2026, and conclude on the 31st of August, 2026. The procurement falls under the category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and is specifically aimed at serving locations within England. The successful contract award was made on 10th June 2026 to Beeline Taxis Ltd, with an award value of £1,395.75.

This procurement presents a valuable business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and those in the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sectors. The nature of the tender, focusing on passenger transport services, makes it highly suitable for small to medium-sized transport operators looking to expand their client base and service offerings within the United Kingdom. Companies with expertise in providing passenger seats with trained assistants could effectively compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their market position and exposure to public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1b Up to 8 Passenger seats with Passenger Assistant Closing 5 June (PRU F45)

Notice Description

Lot 1b Up to 8 Passenger seats with Passenger Assistant Closing 5 June (PRU F45)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7caae37d-c5ef-4f59-ac87-920bd77742a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9852ea8a-11a6-424f-9f00-59b70a063d6a
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, VCSE
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
£1,395 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BEELINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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