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title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Flookburgh and Kendal (H5723)"
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# Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Flookburgh and Kendal (H5723)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5ae1493-522b-4566-baad-423e638e3335

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## Summary

The Cumbria County Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport between Flookburgh and Kendal," a project classified under transport services. The procurement process is currently at the award stage following the completion of tender submissions, which closed on 29 August 2017. The contract is valued at £41,420 and is set to commence on 4 September 2017, lasting until 31 August 2018. This tender utilised an open procurement method to invite applications, ensuring transparency and competition. The services required include passenger transport by taxi, minibus, or coach with a minimum capacity of four seats, necessitating a passenger assistant.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) given their suitability for this contract. Companies providing passenger transport services with the capability to fulfil such requirements would find this an excellent avenue for growth. Engaging in this contract could enhance their service portfolio and establish a long-term partnership with the Cumbria County Council, thereby expanding their market presence in the North West of the UK.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs between Flookburgh and Kendal. 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 Daily timetable template The deadline for submission is: 10:00 Tuesday 29 August 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/a109d76f-2eab-4e35-871b-36639cbf5846 |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,420 |
| 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 | AIRPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2017 at 08:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a109d76f-2eab-4e35-871b-36639cbf5846
- 18 Aug 2017 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a109d76f-2eab-4e35-871b-36639cbf5846

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a109d76f-2eab-4e35-871b-36639cbf5846
  18th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f22ac2e5-1584-e711-80e4-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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