--- title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston (H6200)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69caabb5-ea45-4518-936c-9ddfc74407aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69caabb5-ea45-4518-936c-9ddfc74407aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69caabb5-ea45-4518-936c-9ddfc74407aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69caabb5-ea45-4518-936c-9ddfc74407aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-20" --- # Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston (H6200) Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69caabb5-ea45-4518-936c-9ddfc74407aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69caabb5-ea45-4518-936c-9ddfc74407aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69caabb5-ea45-4518-936c-9ddfc74407aa.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council seeking tenders for the "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston (H6200)." This contract, classified under the transport services industry (CPV code 60000000), has a total estimated value of £29,250. The tender period ended on 19 May 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 24 May 2021 and will continue until 31 August 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to submit their bids. Interested suppliers must provide a minimum of eight seats for passengers, including an assistant, and are required to upload all necessary documents via the designated online platform. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector entities that specialise in transport services. Companies equipped to manage passenger transport for individuals with special educational needs would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The expected service area is within the North West region of the United Kingdom, which may also benefit local businesses looking to expand their service offerings in public transport. Engaging in this tender could help businesses establish valuable long-term relationships with the local authority and promote their services within the educational sector. ## Notice Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs between Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston The minimum number of seats required is 8 (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 Daily timetable template The deadline for submission is: 10:00 Wednesday 19 May 2021 PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE UPLOADED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS FAILURE TO DO SO MAY 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/0d5a0104-50f2-4bba-b419-c4269345a487 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 May 2021 | | Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,250 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £52,900 | | 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 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE TRAVELLERS CHOICE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 20 May 2021 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d5a0104-50f2-4bba-b419-c4269345a487 - 14 May 2021 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968d834c-4197-4a83-a92f-c0359cb31779 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d5a0104-50f2-4bba-b419-c4269345a487 20th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968d834c-4197-4a83-a92f-c0359cb31779 14th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8dfed018-9cb4-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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