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title: "Provision of Home to School Transport in the Milnthorpe area (T6018)"
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# Provision of Home to School Transport in the Milnthorpe area (T6018)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30961bea-377d-4158-98be-6bbd2aea3b4f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Cumbria County Council seeking tenders for the "Provision of Home to School Transport in the Milnthorpe area (T6018)". This contract falls under the transport services category and requires service providers to offer passenger transport by taxi, minibus, or coach. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding at 10:00 am on 10 August 2020. The contract is valued at £46,000 and will commence on 1 September 2020, extending for three years until 31 August 2023. Submissions must be sent electronically via "the Chest" along with required documentation, including a tender pricing submission and a daily timetable template.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in the provision of passenger transport. Companies such as local taxi firms, minibus operators, and coach hire services are encouraged to participate. The contract aims to ensure reliable transport solutions for school children in the Milnthorpe area, making it a vital service delivery opportunity for businesses capable of meeting these transportation needs effectively.

## 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 Milnthorpe area The minimum number of seats required is 4 (No 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: 10:00am Monday 10 August 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/c0ff3de7-64b3-4ea9-9e93-351a31cfe5f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,800 |
| 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 1RD |
| 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 | FTS COACH HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2020 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0ff3de7-64b3-4ea9-9e93-351a31cfe5f3
- 24 Jul 2020 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1b0864-a863-49e3-a6fc-06c825be5214

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0ff3de7-64b3-4ea9-9e93-351a31cfe5f3
  18th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1b0864-a863-49e3-a6fc-06c825be5214
  24th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=024d5d46-b2cd-ea11-8104-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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