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title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport in the Kendal area (3 routes)"
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# Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport in the Kendal area (3 routes)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7971b5a7-6ab1-4ab1-957c-4aad83f5937c

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council has concluded the tender process for the "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport in the Kendal area (3 routes)." This procurement falls under the transport services category and is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was initiated using an open procedure, with documentation required for submission by 10:00 on 9 August 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 4 September 2017 and will run until 31 August 2018, with a total estimated value of £60,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in passenger transport services, including taxis, minibuses, and coaches. Businesses capable of providing transport for individuals with special educational needs, particularly those with vehicles that can accommodate at least four passengers plus an assistant, are well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender can aid in expanding market reach and securing a stable revenue flow from public contracts in the education sector.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs in the Kendal area The minimum number of seats required is 4 plus Passenger Assistant (options for 6 or 8 seats with Passenger Assistant) 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 August 2017 PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE UPLOADED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL 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/de459a2c-6b14-4e51-9d44-23980ebbb64b |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,520 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | AIRPORT SERVICES; GORDONS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2017 at 09:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de459a2c-6b14-4e51-9d44-23980ebbb64b
- 26 Jul 2017 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de459a2c-6b14-4e51-9d44-23980ebbb64b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de459a2c-6b14-4e51-9d44-23980ebbb64b
  26th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=91914239-ee71-e711-80e3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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