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title: "Provision of transport to Pupil Referral Unit in the Barrow area (P5129)"
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# Provision of transport to Pupil Referral Unit in the Barrow area (P5129)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84080e92-a716-44c6-a10d-9d63b88297cd

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## Summary

The Cumbria County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of passenger transport services to Pupil Referral Units in the Barrow area. The procurement process commenced with the publication of the tender on 11 July 2018, and the deadline for bid submissions is set for 25 July 2018 at 10:00 am. This open procedure allows for a maximum of 16 seats, and a passenger assistant will be required. Contractors must ensure all necessary documents, including a tender pricing submission and daily timetable template, are uploaded via the Chest. The contract, valued at £90,000, is expected to commence on 1 September 2018 and run for three years until 31 August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in transport services. Companies that specialise in passenger transport using taxis, minibuses, or coaches would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, businesses can not only secure a lucrative contract but also expand their service offerings within the region, contributing to local education and community engagement.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Pupil Referral units in the Barrow area The minimum number of seats required is 16, a Passenger assistant is 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: Wednesday 25 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/367ccf56-4837-44af-abda-4781cea7acca |
| 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 | 25 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 | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,200 |
| 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 | CAREFREE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2018 at 10:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367ccf56-4837-44af-abda-4781cea7acca
- 11 Jul 2018 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367ccf56-4837-44af-abda-4781cea7acca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367ccf56-4837-44af-abda-4781cea7acca
  11th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=79f6d7d0-0485-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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