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Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 5 May 2026 (PRU F41)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 13:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has completed a procurement process under the title "Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 5 May 2026 (PRU F41)," focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 60000000, took place in the United Kingdom with the open procedure method. The contracting process reached the award stage on 5 May 2026, with the official contract period starting from 11 May 2026 and ending on 31 August 2026. The procurement was specifically structured to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with Helen Foster serving as the contact point at Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, Cumbria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, excluding waste transport, particularly those classified as SMEs. The open procurement process allows various businesses to bid, creating a fair and competitive environment. The awarded contract, valued at £722, was secured by n & c taxi services, indicating that similar businesses, especially those capable of servicing the needs of a council within a defined contract period, would find such tenders advantageous for growth. Companies aiming to enhance their public sector portfolios would benefit from participating in similar future opportunities facilitated by Cumberland Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 5 May 2026 (PRU F41)

Notice Description

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 5 May 2026 (PRU F41)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac9e0a8d-3fd8-4f8d-b3b0-8031bb342219
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5b4edc-27e5-465c-8848-54c0d01c31ab
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
£722 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 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
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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
Not specified
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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