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Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 22 December 2025 (PRU F26)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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02 Jan 2026 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Lot 1a for Cumberland Council", overseen by Cumberland Council, focuses on transport services within the United Kingdom under the CPV classification of 60000000. This open procedure tender has reached the award stage with the contracting entity being Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, England. The procurement timeline was notably efficient; the tender period concluded on 22 December 2025, with the contract commencing shortly thereafter on 7 January 2026 and running until 31 August 2026. The total value of the award amounts to £9,126 GBP, having been granted to "n & c taxi services" on 23 December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those classed as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given its open procedure and suitability for SMEs. Companies specialising in transport within England might leverage the engagement to expand their service offerings and build a robust client base in the public sector. It serves as an invitation for capable transport providers to demonstrate their competencies in servicing public sector needs, potentially enhancing their business growth and visibility through such partnerships with local authorities like Cumberland Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 22 December 2025 (PRU F26)

Notice Description

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 22 December 2025 (PRU F26)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-accf5123-3623-48bc-8ea7-484bc4a58228
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/307f0081-c2f5-4009-bb05-96258b0a1828
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
£9,126 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 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
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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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