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title: "Provision of Special Education Needs transport for the Whitehaven area (H6318)"
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# Provision of Special Education Needs transport for the Whitehaven area (H6318)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c21eb69-3ac2-4ed2-8bde-c234b8e4d645

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Special Education Needs transport for the Whitehaven area." This procurement process falls under the transport services industry category and is located in the North West region of England. The tender is currently in the active stage with submissions due by 10:00 on Tuesday, 6th August 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2019 and will run until 31st August 2020, with a total value of £97,660. The procurement method used is the open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those that specialise in providing passenger transport solutions, including taxis, minibuses, and coaches. Companies with the capability to manage vehicles accommodating at least 16 passengers and offer support for individuals with special educational needs will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an excellent chance for growth within the local marketplace.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs transport in the Whitehaven Area The minimum number of seats required is 16. A Passenger Assistant is required. Vehicle with space is required. Passenger uses a wheelchair and will need to board and possibly travel in situ Please note specific times of travel. 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 Tuesday 6th August 10am 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/450bce93-f296-4dad-949b-ed2d95fd4d4e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2019 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/450bce93-f296-4dad-949b-ed2d95fd4d4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/450bce93-f296-4dad-949b-ed2d95fd4d4e
  23rd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ea4c27b8-58ad-e911-80f8-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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