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Provision of Transport for Adult Social Care in the Barrow in Furness and Carlisle areas (see description for full information)

Cumbria County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2018 at 10:50

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

29 Mar 2018 at 14:48

Tender Notice
Tender

27 Mar 2018 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council has initiated a tender process for the "Provision of Transport for Adult Social Care" in the Barrow in Furness and Carlisle areas, with a total contract value of £4,600,000. This open procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period expected to start on 1st September 2018 and running until 31st August 2021. The tender was published on 27th March 2018, and submissions were due by 4th May 2018. The service is classified under “Transport services (excl. Waste transport)” and is aimed at meeting the needs of adult social care in the specified regions of North West England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those offering taxi, mini bus, or coach services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender specifically invites such organisations to submit bids. This can lead to business growth by securing a long-term contract that contributes to essential community services, thus enhancing the reputation and stability of competing firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Transport for Adult Social Care in the Barrow in Furness and Carlisle areas (see description for full information)

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, mini bus and/or coach in relation to Adult Social Care transport in the Barrow in Furness area (to also include Cartmel, Coniston, Dalton in Furness, and Ulverston) and Carlisle area (to also 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4e91e90-554f-4587-8aa5-3bbf90015e7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5dec8bb-ac58-435f-97b9-cc7eb6b75ee2
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, VCSE
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
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
12
Supplier Names

Airbus 2000 ltd

Beeline Taxis Ltd

Caldew Coaches Ltd

Carefree Travel Ltd

Geoff's Taxi's

Hobans 1923 Ltd

P&J Travel.

Pete's Taxis

Reays taxis

n & c taxi services

pauls taxis ltd

thomason travel

Further Information

Notice Documents

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