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title: "Provision of Transport in Allerdale and Copeland (Adult Social Care)"
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# Provision of Transport in Allerdale and Copeland (Adult Social Care)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a4a38b9-7edb-48cf-a249-1fb257eb2875

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Cumbria County Council, seeking tenders for the "Provision of Transport in Allerdale and Copeland (Adult Social Care)." This opportunity falls under the transport services industry, specifically aiming to provide passenger transport services by taxi, minibus, and/or coach within the Allerdale and Copeland areas of North West England. The tender was published on 10 April 2017, with a submission deadline on 5 June 2017. The total budget for this procurement is £3,360,000, and the contract is set to commence on 1 September 2017 and conclude on 31 August 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Businesses engaged in passenger transport, including taxi and minibus operations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on local service provision within specified areas makes it advantageous for regional firms to respond, potentially enhancing their service offerings and contributing positively to the community's needs in adult social care transport.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, mini bus and/or coach in relation to Adult Social Care transport in the Allerdale area (to include Aspatria, Cockermouth, Maryport, Silloth, Wigton and Workington) and Copeland Area (to include Egremont, Cleator Moor, Millom and Whitehaven) You must refer to the "Instructions for Tendering" prior to submitting your bid. All submissions must be uploaded and returned via the Chest 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/1d8ccc31-ab24-46b6-80e7-b251f33a22aa |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,608,942 |
| 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 | 11 |
| Supplier names | B&E TRAVEL; DAVIES TAXIS; DOWNTON TRAVEL; FREEFONE TAXIS; FYE'S EXECUTIVE TRAVEL LTD (T/A CLEATOR BUS; M & I TRAVEL; NORTHLAKESTAXIHIRE; PERKINS TRAVEL; PH TRAVEL; R & R TRAVEL; THOMASON TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2017 at 08:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d8ccc31-ab24-46b6-80e7-b251f33a22aa
- 27 Apr 2017 at 11:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d8ccc31-ab24-46b6-80e7-b251f33a22aa
- 10 Apr 2017 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d8ccc31-ab24-46b6-80e7-b251f33a22aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d8ccc31-ab24-46b6-80e7-b251f33a22aa
  24th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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