Award

Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 22 April 2025 (F1C)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

23 Apr 2025 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger seats", managed by Cumberland Council, has reached the award stage. This tender falls within the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and targets regions in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, offering a fair chance for various suppliers to participate. Key dates in this process include the tender closing on 22 April 2025, with the contract commencing from 24 April 2025 until 31 August 2025. The winning offer, valued at £14,605, was made public on 23 April 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as implied by the suitability criteria. With the contract extending over several months, it allows businesses to strengthen relationships with public sector entities such as Cumberland Council. Companies like M & I Travel Ltd and N & C Taxi Services, both SMEs, have successfully participated, showcasing how small enterprises can compete effectively in procurement processes like this one focused on passenger transport services. This contract could be especially appealing for businesses looking to expand their service offering in regional transport across England.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 22 April 2025 (F1C)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 22 April 2025 (F1C)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9a084e2-5f4f-4829-9a06-739b7f02792b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85d60427-d99c-4b60-bee6-3668a3451bc5
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, 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
£14,605 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,605 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 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
John Ferguson
Contact Email
john.ferguson@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228226425

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
2
Supplier Names

M & I TRAVEL

N & C TAXI SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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