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title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport in the Carlisle area (H0552)"
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# Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport in the Carlisle area (H0552)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a40d304d-7b0b-499b-a4a4-f91b647a82d3

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## Summary

The procurement process is being managed by Cumbria County Council for the provision of Special Educational Needs Transport in the Carlisle area, with an estimated value of £320,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 23 October 2019. The awarded contract has an effective period from 28 October 2019 to 2 April 2021. This contract falls under the transport services category, specifically focusing on services excluding waste transport, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) which can provide transport services. Companies with experience in special needs transport or similar service provisions would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses expand their offerings and strengthen relationships within the public sector, paving the way for future contracts and growth in the industry.

## Notice

see tender documents for more information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae790cc-f0bf-4c7d-8402-4d2ad8b02fa5 |
| 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 | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2019 - 2 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,230 |
| 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 | VINCE SHARPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2019 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae790cc-f0bf-4c7d-8402-4d2ad8b02fa5
- 10 Oct 2019 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c40f99ab-a329-4df6-a4b4-e67723aed487

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae790cc-f0bf-4c7d-8402-4d2ad8b02fa5
  24th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c40f99ab-a329-4df6-a4b4-e67723aed487
  10th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=61167881-4feb-e911-80fa-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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