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title: "Provision of Coaches and Buses (Pre-owned)"
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# Provision of Coaches and Buses (Pre-owned)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d9644d0-167c-4d24-a1f3-f9d06689a27f

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Provision of Coaches and Buses (Pre-owned)" to source suitable vehicles for home to school transport. The tender, classified under the CPV code for motor vehicles, has a total value of £440,000 and follows an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 21 June 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 12 July 2019, lasting until 31 March 2020. The services are to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of pre-owned buses and coaches, particularly those looking to establish or expand their footprint in the school transport sector. Companies with expertise in motor vehicle procurement and those that can demonstrate their capacity to provide reliable and cost-effective solutions would be well-placed to compete for this contract, contributing to their growth in the public transport sector.

## Notice

The Council has determined to undertake home to school transport, and therefore are seeking suitable vehicles to undertake such activity, and shall do so using 'pre-owned' cost effective Buses & Coaches and are seeking suitable organisations to supply such vehicles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e82796-d3a4-4e1b-914f-489c4227ce2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £389,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | DREW WILSON COACH SALES; JOHN HILL COACH SALES AND SERVICES; LONDON HIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2019 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e82796-d3a4-4e1b-914f-489c4227ce2d
- 15 May 2019 at 07:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/389772ee-406b-486d-b0b7-f7c133641911

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e82796-d3a4-4e1b-914f-489c4227ce2d
  2nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/389772ee-406b-486d-b0b7-f7c133641911
  15th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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