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title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs transport in the Kendal area (T5731)"
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# Provision of Special Educational Needs transport in the Kendal area (T5731)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a98ac1f0-4c89-4947-8a9b-15d8fab8cdd0

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## Summary

The Cumbria County Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Special Educational Needs transport in the Kendal area". This procurement falls under the transport services category and has an estimated value of £80,000. The tender process is currently in the Award stage, following completion on 23 August 2019, with contracts commencing on 1 September 2019 and extending until 31 August 2023. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, inviting broad participation in this opportunity within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing wheelchair-accessible vehicles with at least four seats and accompanying passenger assistants. Companies that specialise in taxi and minibus operations, as well as those with experience in servicing special educational needs, would find this contract well-suited to their competencies. Engaging in this opportunity could enhance their service offerings and foster business growth through a long-term partnership with the Cumbria County Council.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs in the Kendal area The minimum number of seats required is 4 seats, wheelchair accessible. 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 Friday 23 August 2019 PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE UPLOADED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS FAILURE TO DO SO MAY 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/904f3d20-2e23-4308-ba26-1481c1a2aa5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,024 |
| 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 | K CARS KENDAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2019 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/904f3d20-2e23-4308-ba26-1481c1a2aa5d
- 12 Aug 2019 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdeeac4f-c7a5-4de0-9cdf-33228d21bfcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/904f3d20-2e23-4308-ba26-1481c1a2aa5d
  29th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdeeac4f-c7a5-4de0-9cdf-33228d21bfcd
  12th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4355a841-01bd-e911-80f8-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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