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Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 14 January 2026 (PRU F28)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement opportunity, titled "Lot 1a for Cumberland Council," is focused on the provision of transport services (excluding waste transport) in the United Kingdom, specifically within England. The buying organisation, Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle, successfully navigated the open procedure procurement method to reach the award stage. The tender closed on 14 January 2026, and the contract commences on 19 January 2026, running until 31 August 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and the award, valued at £5,272.50, was granted to Warren Plant Ltd on 15 January 2026. This tender falls under the services category, with all transactions handled in GBP.

This contract offers growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in transport services. Given its suitability for SMEs, businesses that specialise in transportation, logistics, or related services that do not involve waste transport will find this an ideal opportunity. The contract's open procedure allows for broad participation, enabling competitive bidding from qualified suppliers within the specified region. Firms looking to expand their engagement with public sector clients, especially those with operational capabilities in England, stand to benefit significantly from this contractual engagement with Cumberland Council.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 14 January 2026 (PRU F28)

Notice Description

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 14 January 2026 (PRU F28)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5d17c74-0c4a-4ce8-99e2-4884b8b957e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49e24409-3455-4a7b-8935-44414b8fccba
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
£5,272 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 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

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

WARREN PLANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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