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title: "Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 30 January 2026 (PRU F30)"
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# Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 30 January 2026 (PRU F30)

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56e29dac-0ea3-465e-8868-3f22cba31b4c

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has completed its procurement process for Lot 1a, a transport services contract under CPV code 60000000, through an open procedure. This process falls within the services category and was targeted at providers in the transport industry, specifically excluding waste transport. The tender closed on 30 January 2026, with the contract award taking place shortly after on 2 February 2026, and the service provision set to begin on 3 February 2026. Although the tender has been awarded to M & I Travel Ltd, Cumberland Council's efforts reflect their ongoing requirement for transport solutions within England, creating potential future opportunities within the region for other providers.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as Cumberland Council is inclusive of these businesses in its procurement processes. The open procurement method means that organisations of various sizes, particularly those with capabilities in non-waste transport services, were encouraged to compete for the contract. Future tenders in similar categories could provide continued opportunities for growth for businesses eager to enter or expand their presence in the public transport services sector in England. This contract award highlights the potential for further collaboration with public bodies like Cumberland Council for capable transport providers.

## Notice

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 30 January 2026 (PRU F30)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e511961-4b2c-4eb2-a9cc-612180740765 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,306 |
| 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 | M & I TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e511961-4b2c-4eb2-a9cc-612180740765

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e511961-4b2c-4eb2-a9cc-612180740765
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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