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title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Kendal and Lower Bentham (OOC94)"
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# Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Kendal and Lower Bentham (OOC94)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a8985cf-1163-4a0a-9f23-1bc9f80738ad

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Kendal and Lower Bentham." This procurement, classified under transport services, has a total value of £80,000 and is conducted through an open procedure. The tender period ended on 2 January 2020, with the contract commencing on 8 January 2020 and running until 31 August 2021. Interested parties were required to submit their bids, including specific documentation, through the designated platform prior to the deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing taxi, minibus, or coach services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, ensuring they can meet the necessary requirements, such as providing transport with a minimum of four seats and suitable passenger assistance. Engaging in such contracts can help these businesses expand their service portfolios and client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs between Kendal and Lower Bentham The minimum number of seats required is 4 (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: 10:00 Thursday 2 January 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/3afef013-6e95-4760-bce8-a63b8f38bf8b |
| 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 | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,610 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERECAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2020 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3afef013-6e95-4760-bce8-a63b8f38bf8b
- 12 Dec 2019 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c285b25d-c10d-4176-820e-4f51e57b7158

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3afef013-6e95-4760-bce8-a63b8f38bf8b
  3rd January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c285b25d-c10d-4176-820e-4f51e57b7158
  12th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e018914a-ca1c-ea11-80fb-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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