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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats closing 9 February 2026 (PRU F31)"
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buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats closing 9 February 2026 (PRU F31)

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95d9c2eb-e927-4a79-a89b-6f23d04b0b35

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats closing 9 February 2026 (PRU F31)" has been successfully completed under the award stage, with Cumberland Council acting as the buying organisation. This tender, classified under the CPV category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)," invited bids through an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Located in England, United Kingdom, the contract period will run from 23 February 2026 to 31 August 2026. The contract was awarded on 17 February 2026 to n & c taxi services, valued at £7,176.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly SMEs that can supply up to eight passenger seats. Businesses specialising in non-waste transport services could find significant prospects in contracts like this, allowing them to expand their regional presence and bolster their portfolio by providing reliable transport solutions for public authorities like Cumberland Council. As the awarded supplier, n & c taxi services exemplifies how small businesses can successfully compete in public procurement processes.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats closing 9 February 2026 (PRU F31)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09230e24-fded-4112-8f4f-37aee7fbf432 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,176 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | N & C TAXI SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09230e24-fded-4112-8f4f-37aee7fbf432

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09230e24-fded-4112-8f4f-37aee7fbf432
  17th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

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