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title: "Lot 1a up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 29 May 2026 (PRU F43)"
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# Lot 1a up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 29 May 2026 (PRU F43)

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bba3587-133e-4db7-a4b2-cd498bcedf6b

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Lot 1a up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council," which pertains to transport services in England, United Kingdom. The procurement, under the category of services, followed an open procedure method, making it accessible to a wide audience. The process, which reached the award stage, has a completion status, with the contract period running from 1st June 2026 to 31st August 2026. The key deadline for tender submission was 29th May 2026, at 10:00 AM. Helen Foster can be contacted for further details regarding this procurement at Cumbria House, Carlisle, CA1 1RD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability criteria that favour such businesses. The awarded contract, valued at £1,540, was granted to n & c taxi services, a SME, highlighting the potential for smaller transport service providers to secure public procurement contracts with local councils. Businesses specialising in passenger transport services can find growth opportunities in similar future tenders, especially those structured as open procedures, which broaden the competitive field for interested parties.

## Notice

Lot 1a up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 29 May 2026 (PRU F43)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed759b7-202c-4eca-81ad-43edcf361533 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,540 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | N & C TAXI SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed759b7-202c-4eca-81ad-43edcf361533

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed759b7-202c-4eca-81ad-43edcf361533
  8th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

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