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title: "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with PA - for Various areas closing 12 July 2021"
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# Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with PA - for Various areas closing 12 July 2021

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a3f5f2e-e28f-4580-9102-bbc2b598474d

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Cumbria County Council, pertains to the tender titled "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with PA - for Various areas," which closed on 12 July 2021. This tender falls under the transport services category and is valued at £338,200, funded in GBP. The contract is set to begin on 1 September 2021 and will run until 31 August 2025. The procurement method utilised was selective, following a restricted procedure, and the service delivery locations are specified within England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those that can provide passenger seat provisions with public address systems. Companies like M & I Travel Ltd and Metro Taxis, which have already engaged in similar contracts, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, other SMEs in the transport sector may find opportunities to develop partnerships or bid for subsequent phases within similar contracts, leveraging the established relationship with Cumbria County Council.

## Notice

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with PA - for Various areas closing 12 July 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226f5a0a-36f2-46a7-a756-887bf96c57ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £338,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £338,200 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | M & I TRAVEL; METRO TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226f5a0a-36f2-46a7-a756-887bf96c57ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226f5a0a-36f2-46a7-a756-887bf96c57ca
  12th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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