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title: "Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 17 February 2026 (PRU F32)"
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# Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 17 February 2026 (PRU F32)

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ecca2d2-8e3e-43ea-98eb-aae17de4bd2a

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has concluded its procurement process for "Lot 1a", an initiative that entails providing transport services in England, UK. This contract, awarded under an open procedure, was part of the services category and aimed at enhancing local transport facilities. The procurement has reached the award stage, which was completed on 17th February 2026. The contract is set to begin on 23rd February 2026 and will conclude on 31st August 2026. Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, Cumbria, served as the buying organisation, with Helen Foster as the designated contact person.

With the contract awarded to RADIO CARLISLE TAXIS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), this procurement showcases opportunities for local SMEs to expand their business in public transport services. Enterprises with a focus on transportation within the UK region could find similar tenders promising avenues for growth and partnerships with public bodies like Cumberland Council. While the tender suited SMEs, it was not tailored for voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), indicating that businesses engaged in commercial transportation services, particularly taxis, were preferred choices for this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Lot 1a for Cumberland Council closing 17 February 2026 (PRU F32)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62f2afd2-80e5-4b99-8c22-485401b82e34 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,340 |
| 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 | RADIO CARLISLE TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62f2afd2-80e5-4b99-8c22-485401b82e34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62f2afd2-80e5-4b99-8c22-485401b82e34
  17th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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