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title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between the Sedbergh area and Kendal (H5757)"
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# Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between the Sedbergh area and Kendal (H5757)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c502247-8ea9-4529-b248-3c0b3cbf2bdf

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## Summary

The Cumbria County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Special Educational Needs transport services between the Sedbergh area and Kendal. This open procurement opportunity, with a total value of £90,000, falls under the transport services category. The tender period is set to conclude on 9 December 2020 at 10:00 GMT, and the contract is expected to commence on 14 December 2020, running until 31 August 2023. Interested parties should refer to the detailed “Instructions for Tendering” and ensure that all required documents are submitted via the Chest platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport by taxi, minibus, or coach. Companies that can provide vehicles with a minimum of four seats and a passenger assistant would be especially well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially fostering growth and expanding their service offerings in the public 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 the Sedbergh area and Kendal. The minimum number of seats required is 4 (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 9 December 2020 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/b85b36a3-be79-448e-a114-19e933ebeb2e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b85b36a3-be79-448e-a114-19e933ebeb2e
- 3 Dec 2020 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/081cc7c9-23af-4a1f-8eea-0cfb26fe84fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b85b36a3-be79-448e-a114-19e933ebeb2e
  9th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/081cc7c9-23af-4a1f-8eea-0cfb26fe84fa
  3rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=845c9ab3-7a35-eb11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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