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title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Askam in Furness and Kirkby Lonsdale (OOC56)"
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# Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Askam in Furness and Kirkby Lonsdale (OOC56)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fea87d3-02aa-4c4f-9c20-8596f4907735

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by Cumbria County Council, inviting tenders for the "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Askam in Furness and Kirkby Lonsdale." This project falls under the transport services industry, specifically focusing on services that cater to special educational needs. The procurement method is open, allowing a broader range of suppliers to participate. The tendering period concluded on 24 July 2018, with a total contract value of £113,240 and a contract period spanning from 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2021. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in passenger transport services. Companies equipped with vehicles suitable for transporting individuals with special needs and capable of providing dedicated assistants during transport would be particularly well-positioned to submit competitive bids. Engaging in such contracts could lead to meaningful business growth while contributing positively to community welfare.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs between Askam-in-Furness and Kirkby Lonsdale The minimum number of seats required is 8. Vehicle to have 3 rows of seats as the pupil requires space and cannot have anyone sitting next to them. Passenger Assistant to sit in the front of the vehicle. McLaren buggy to be transported as luggage. 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: Tuesday 24 July 2018 at 10:00am 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/efa0eb60-01d0-4998-92e0-a1908f0b86f7 |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,524 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PETER JAMES DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2018 at 08:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa0eb60-01d0-4998-92e0-a1908f0b86f7
- 10 Jul 2018 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa0eb60-01d0-4998-92e0-a1908f0b86f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa0eb60-01d0-4998-92e0-a1908f0b86f7
  10th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c2b5dad8-4f84-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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