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title: "Provision of Special Needs College transport for Kendal College (H5727/H5723/H5726/H5728/H5740)"
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# Provision of Special Needs College transport for Kendal College (H5727/H5723/H5726/H5728/H5740)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81f8e2f1-7f0b-4964-aa47-38848a44bb5a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council seeking tenders for the "Provision of Special Needs College transport for Kendal College." This service, categorised under transport services, requires bidders to provide passenger transport by taxi, minibus, and/or coach for students with special educational needs. The tendering process followed an open procedure and aimed at the North West region of the United Kingdom. The deadline for submission was set for 14th September 2017, with a contract value of £55,100 and a contract period running from 18th September 2017 to 31st August 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those operating in the transport services sector, such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on accessible transport solutions. Firms with capabilities in providing reliable transport services and experience in catering for special needs clients would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract and can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base 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 College Transport for Kendal College. 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 Sheet Daily timetable template The deadline for submission is: Thursday 14th September 2017 1300. 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/d6fc9cfa-a51f-427c-9dd2-f821f14c5778 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,100 |
| 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 | CA3 8NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Currock |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAKELAND COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2017 at 11:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fc9cfa-a51f-427c-9dd2-f821f14c5778
- 11 Sep 2017 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fc9cfa-a51f-427c-9dd2-f821f14c5778

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fc9cfa-a51f-427c-9dd2-f821f14c5778
  11th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dfac22ea-0797-e711-80e4-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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