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Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger Seats Closing 18th November 2025 (PRU F21)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, managed by Cumberland Council in Carlisle, United Kingdom, was focused on providing transport services under the title "Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger Seats Closing 18th November 2025 (PRU F21)." The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. This was conducted as an open procedure, allowing wide participation. The tender commenced on 18th November 2025, and the award was issued on 21st November 2025. The contract is scheduled to start on 25th November 2025 and will continue until 31st August 2026, taking place primarily in England.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the provision of transport services. The open procedure suggests that the process welcomed a wide array of bidders, making it suitable for businesses that are capable of providing up to eight passenger seats in their transport offerings. The contract, valued at £6,165, has been awarded to two suppliers, M & I Travel Ltd and MaryportTravel, illustrating the potential for growth and partnership in the transport sector. Businesses with experience in passenger transport and logistical capacity within the UK would be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger Seats Closing 18th November 2025 (PRU F21)

Notice Description

Lot 1a Up to 8 Passenger Seats Closing 18th November 2025 (PRU F21)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec3286fe-06ac-476f-801f-0d2d074443f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239e718f-00f9-4821-81f9-bc84b629a93d
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
£6,165 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 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
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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
2
Supplier Names

M & I TRAVEL

MARYPORTTRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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