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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats closing 9 February 2026 (PRU F31)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 09:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats closing 9 February 2026 (PRU F31)" has been successfully completed under the award stage, with Cumberland Council acting as the buying organisation. This tender, classified under the CPV category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)," invited bids through an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Located in England, United Kingdom, the contract period will run from 23 February 2026 to 31 August 2026. The contract was awarded on 17 February 2026 to n & c taxi services, valued at £7,176.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly SMEs that can supply up to eight passenger seats. Businesses specialising in non-waste transport services could find significant prospects in contracts like this, allowing them to expand their regional presence and bolster their portfolio by providing reliable transport solutions for public authorities like Cumberland Council. As the awarded supplier, n & c taxi services exemplifies how small businesses can successfully compete in public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats closing 9 February 2026 (PRU F31)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats closing 9 February 2026 (PRU F31)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95d9c2eb-e927-4a79-a89b-6f23d04b0b35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09230e24-fded-4112-8f4f-37aee7fbf432
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
£7,176 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

N & C TAXI SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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