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title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale (H5802)"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale (H5802)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0673c4e3-7df8-4af3-9de7-ff13651d76f1

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale." This contract, valued at £64,350, falls under the transport services category and is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The open procurement method was adopted, with the tender period closing at 12:00 noon on 28 April 2021. The awarded contract period is set to commence on 4 May 2021 and conclude on 31 August 2023. Interested bidders must ensure all required documents are submitted correctly to be considered.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those equipped to handle vehicles with a minimum seating capacity of four. As this service addresses special educational needs, businesses experienced in providing accessible transport for children and individuals with disabilities will find this a suitable contract to pursue, thereby expanding their client base and contributing to community support services.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs between Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale The minimum number of seats required is 4 (No passenger assistant required) You must refer to the "Instructions for Tendering" prior to submitting your bid. All submissions must be uploaded and returned via the Chest The documents that must be included in your submission are: Information and Declaration Tender Pricing Submission Daily timetable template The deadline for submission is: 12:00 Noon, Wednesday 28 April 2021 PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE UPLOADED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN YOUR TENDER SUBMISSION NOT BEING CONSIDERED

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f026e4f-dbfd-4e40-85f6-d07b44b03c40 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,885 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAWRENCE PRIVATE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f026e4f-dbfd-4e40-85f6-d07b44b03c40
- 23 Apr 2021 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ebee90-0580-408f-adc8-f28d11250af6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f026e4f-dbfd-4e40-85f6-d07b44b03c40
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ebee90-0580-408f-adc8-f28d11250af6
  23rd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7ccc95e7-27a4-eb11-810c-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/

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