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title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Appleby and Kendal (H5741)"
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# Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Appleby and Kendal (H5741)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cf0cca4-60b4-4167-bc26-341d085ed62d

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Special Educational Needs transport services between Appleby and Kendal. This procurement falls under the services category within the transport industry, and is classified under CPV code 60000000 for transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 10:00 on Tuesday, 12 September 2017. The contract is set to commence on 18 September 2017 and will run until 31 August 2018, with a total estimated value of £45,600. Bidders are required to submit all necessary documentation via the Chest platform.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in the transport sector, particularly those that specialise in providing passenger transport services for individuals with special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the council encourages inclusivity and collaboration with local businesses. Companies must ensure they meet the minimum requirement of providing transport with at least four seats and consider the importance of presenting a solid bid that adheres to the specified requirements.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs between Appleby and Kendal. The minimum number of seats required is 4 (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: 10:00 Tuesday 12 September 2017 PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE UPLOADED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL 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/007d86cf-71d2-4729-9f3a-82bcba05142b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2017 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/007d86cf-71d2-4729-9f3a-82bcba05142b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/007d86cf-71d2-4729-9f3a-82bcba05142b
  4th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=80a3246f-7b91-e711-80e4-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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