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title: "Provision of Home to School transport in the Penrith area (T1205)"
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# Provision of Home to School transport in the Penrith area (T1205)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2857c406-3af6-421a-a006-e13e82561921

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## Summary

The public procurement contract, titled "Provision of Home to School transport in the Penrith area (T1205)", is being offered by Cumbria County Council. The contract falls under the transport services sector, specifically excluding waste transport, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the deadline for submission is set for 10:00 on Thursday, 6th June 2019. The total contract value is £144,400, and the contract period will commence on 1st September 2019, lasting until 31st August 2023. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, and all submissions must adhere to the specified requirements outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those operating taxis, minibuses, or coaches. Both small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. Companies that have the capacity to meet the minimum requirement of 39 seats and those familiar with educational transport logistics would find the tender particularly well-suited to their services. Engaging in this contract not only contributes to local community services but also fosters business growth within the transport sector.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Home to School in the Penrith area. The minimum number of seats required is 39. 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 Thursday 6th June 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90561e4f-c38b-4fda-91a0-1299fea87284 |
| 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 | 24 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,400 |
| 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

- 24 May 2019 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90561e4f-c38b-4fda-91a0-1299fea87284

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90561e4f-c38b-4fda-91a0-1299fea87284
  24th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=91941e78-067e-e911-80f7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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