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title: "Provision of Transport in Allerdale and Copeland (Home to School and SEN) - Additional routes"
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# Provision of Transport in Allerdale and Copeland (Home to School and SEN) - Additional routes

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-096a37e1-c2cc-478a-a884-eb8e476803db

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council seeking tenders for the "Provision of Transport in Allerdale and Copeland (Home to School and SEN) - Additional routes." This initiative is classified under the transport services industry and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 26 April 2017, with a deadline for submissions set for 30 May 2017. The estimated contract value is £550,000 and the procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows for wide participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the transport sector, particularly those providing passenger transport services, such as taxis, mini buses, and coaches. Businesses that specialise in Home to School and Special Educational Needs (SEN) transport within the specified areas of Allerdale and Copeland are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, facilitating potential growth through securing a long-term partnership with the purchasing authority.

## Notice

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 Allerdale area (to include Cockermouth and Wigton) and Copeland Area (to include Egremont, Millom and Whitehaven)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c726be61-497b-4e0e-9498-a8af032a38d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| 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 1RZ |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | 3D TRAVEL; B&E TRAVEL; ELLENVALE COACH; FREEFONE TAXIS; FYE'S EXECUTIVE TRAVEL LTD (T/A CLEATOR BUS; HODGSON'S COACHES; WILLIAM SIM AND SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2017 at 07:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c726be61-497b-4e0e-9498-a8af032a38d2
- 26 Apr 2017 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c726be61-497b-4e0e-9498-a8af032a38d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c726be61-497b-4e0e-9498-a8af032a38d2
  26th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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