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Provision of Transport for Home to School and Special Educational Needs in the Barrow and Carlisle areas (see description for information)

Cumbria County Council

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13 Aug 2018 at 12:39

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22 Dec 2017 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Cumbria County Council's tender for the "Provision of Transport for Home to School and Special Educational Needs" in the Barrow and Carlisle areas, focused on providing passenger transport services using taxis, mini buses, and coaches. The contract period begins on 1st September 2018 and ends on 31st August 2021. The tender was published on 22nd December 2017, and the submission deadline was on 1st February 2018. The total value of the contract is £5.5 million, with a minimum value of £4.5 million, classified under the CPV code for transport services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in school transport, taxis, and coaches. Businesses equipped to meet the specified transport needs, especially those based in the North West region of the United Kingdom, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for a diverse range of suppliers to participate, thereby fostering a competitive environment that could lead to increased business growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Transport for Home to School and Special Educational Needs in the Barrow and Carlisle areas (see description for information)

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, mini bus and/or coach in relation to Home to School and Special Educational Needs transport in the Barrow area (to include Cartmel, Coniston, Dalton in Furness, and Ulverston) and Carlisle area (to include Alston, Brampton and Dalston). You must refer to the "Invitation to tender" document prior to submitting your bid. All submissions must be uploaded and returned via the Chest. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE UPLOADED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR TENDER SUBMISSION NOT BEING CONSIDERED

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfc54ca7-e7f8-4c2e-a284-142b67268081
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63115f9-b087-4786-9869-c458ba50701a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Large, 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
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 3-4 years
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
Cumbria County 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 1RZ
Postcode Area
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
42
Supplier Names

A TAXI

Airbus 2000 ltd

Alston Taxis

Armstrong Coaches

Atkinsons Of Brampton

Beeline Taxis Ltd

C.C Coaches

CONISTON TAXIS

Caldew Coaches Ltd

Carefree Travel Ltd

Cumbria Coaches Ltd

DALTON CARS LTD

Davidson minibuses

ECONOMICAL TAXIS LTD

Ellenvale Coach Company Ltd

Executive Cabs Ltd

Hobans 1923 Ltd

Ian's Midi Coaches

Irving of Dalston

Irving's Coach HIre Ltd

Joan's cars

John George Hutton T/A Escape II Travel

Just airports

Metcalfe Coaches Ltd

Minibus services

N K Brown

Potts Private Hire

Reays Coaches Ltd

Reays taxis

Richard Moore Taxi

STEWART ENTERPRISES

Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire

Telford's Coaches Ltd

The Travellers Choice

Tysons of Cumbria

Wright Bros Coaches Ltd

blueworks taxis ltd

central cars & couriers limited

mitchells mini coaches

n & c taxi services

paul casey

pauls taxis ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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