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title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport in the Kendal area (H5755)"
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# Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport in the Kendal area (H5755)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d57ec4a-f4a3-48dc-94fd-5cbdf923eaf0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council seeking tenders for the "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport in the Kendal area." This tender falls within the transport services industry category, specifically aimed at providing passenger transport services by taxi, minibus, and/or coach, with an emphasis on special educational needs. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender has recently completed, with submissions initially required by 10:00 on 18 February 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 24 February 2020 and extend until 31 August 2023, with a contract value of £75,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of accommodating the required minimum seating of four, along with a passenger assistant. Companies that have experience in providing dedicated transport solutions for vulnerable groups, especially within the North West region of the United Kingdom, would be well-suited to compete. The open nature of this procurement allows various organisations, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the bidding process, fostering potential growth and expansion within this niche market.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs in the Kendal area 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 18 February 2020 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/c390f548-53ce-4d75-a522-3f7bb0594378 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,324 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE STAR TAXIS (KENDAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2020 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c390f548-53ce-4d75-a522-3f7bb0594378
- 7 Feb 2020 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a332559-1635-4119-900f-320d28e4be61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c390f548-53ce-4d75-a522-3f7bb0594378
  19th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a332559-1635-4119-900f-320d28e4be61
  7th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=01f63727-9349-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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