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title: "Provision of Special Needs transport between Maryport and Whitehaven"
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# Provision of Special Needs transport between Maryport and Whitehaven

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51ad0b67-1ebe-45e0-a0f2-360bfa864f0e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Cumbria County Council is for the "Provision of Special Needs transport between Maryport and Whitehaven." This initiative falls within the transport services industry and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 20th September 2017, with a total contract value of £91,200. The contract period commences on 25th September 2017 and runs until 31st August 2020. Interested parties were required to submit their bids through the Chest, with specific documentation outlined in the tender notice.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses that specialise in transport services, particularly those providing taxi, minibus, or coach services capable of accommodating at least four passengers with a required passenger assistant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, given the emphasis on inclusivity in the procurement suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract could enable these businesses to expand their service offerings and establish a long-term relationship with the local authority.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs Transport between Maryport and Whitehaven. 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 Sheet Daily timetable template The deadline for submission is: Wednesday 20th September 2017 at 10.00 am PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE UPLOADED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL 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/ad627373-3f2b-4759-ab8a-35bd71373c56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2017 - 23 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NOT AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2017 at 07:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad627373-3f2b-4759-ab8a-35bd71373c56
- 11 Sep 2017 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad627373-3f2b-4759-ab8a-35bd71373c56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad627373-3f2b-4759-ab8a-35bd71373c56
  11th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=763abfc3-d196-e711-80e4-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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