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title: "Provision of Home to School Transport between Cockermouth and Whitehaven (T6317)"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Home to School Transport between Cockermouth and Whitehaven (T6317)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d7da8ff-b2c0-4387-bde3-9e44c82e43c1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council seeking tenders for the "Provision of Home to School Transport between Cockermouth and Whitehaven." This service falls under the transport services category (CPV code 60000000) and is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract value set at £44,700 for a period starting from 25th September 2017 and ending on 31st August 2020. Interested suppliers were required to submit their proposals by 5.00pm on 20th September 2017 through the specified submission platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in passenger transport services using taxis, minibuses, or coaches. Given the requirement for a minimum of four seats without the necessity for a passenger assistant, businesses that offer relevant transport capabilities, operational experience in school-related transport, or flexible scheduling options will be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful contract will not only represent a financial gain but also enhance the visibility and reputation of the chosen contractors in the local market.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Home to School between Cockermouth and Whitehaven The minimum number of seats required is 4 - No 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: 5.00pm Wednesday 20 September 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/b993537f-3329-419a-a211-7cdb903359d4 |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,700 |
| 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 | ALLERDALE RURAL TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2017 at 09:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b993537f-3329-419a-a211-7cdb903359d4
- 15 Sep 2017 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b993537f-3329-419a-a211-7cdb903359d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b993537f-3329-419a-a211-7cdb903359d4
  15th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b8b25a53-009a-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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