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title: "Provision of a Framework for Transport Services to and from Pupil Referral Units"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of a Framework for Transport Services to and from Pupil Referral Units

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-185e24ab-705a-4d8e-b5b4-04c96b364285

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Cumbria County Council, which is seeking providers for a "Provision of a Framework for Transport Services to and from Pupil Referral Units". This highly relevant opportunity falls under the transport services sector and is particularly focused on the North West region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the award stage, the contract is valued at £760,000 and has a contract period commencing on 16 April 2018 and concluding on 1 October 2019. The tender was previously published on 27 June 2017 with a submission deadline of 3 August 2017, demonstrating a collaborative approach via an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public sector contracts related to transport services. Suitable businesses would include those specializing in transport logistics, taxi services, and other related transportation solutions that can handle the specific requirements of providing transport to and from Pupil Referral Units. Companies within the local operational area of North West England, especially any with a focus on community-oriented transport, would particularly benefit from this opportunity to grow their market presence.

## Notice

Provision of transport to and from Pupil Referral Units

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc084e74-b27b-40c2-b6a9-97538ecc4cf8 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2018 - 1 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £760,000 |
| 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 | 16 |
| Supplier names | 3D TRAVEL; A TAXI; ALLENS OF EDEN; BEELINE TAXI; CAREFREE TRAVEL; CASTLE TAXIS; CENTRAL CARS; CHRIS BAYLIFFE T/A CUMBRIA TAXI; FREEFONE TAXI; I C TRAVEL; K CARS (KENDAL; LAKESIDE PRIVATE HIRE; M AND I TRAVEL; R AND R TRAVEL; SCOTT KENNEDY TAXI; VINCENT SHARPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 09:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc084e74-b27b-40c2-b6a9-97538ecc4cf8
- 27 Jun 2017 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc084e74-b27b-40c2-b6a9-97538ecc4cf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc084e74-b27b-40c2-b6a9-97538ecc4cf8
  27th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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