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title: "Provision of Home to School Transport in the Ulverston area (T6205)"
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# Provision of Home to School Transport in the Ulverston area (T6205)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ace8d437-a6a4-4508-b4af-524017a14ae7

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Cumbria County Council, involves the provision of home-to-school transport services in the Ulverston area. The tender, titled "Provision of Home to School Transport in the Ulverston area (T6205)," falls under the transport services industry category and is primarily located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 27th November 2018, with the tender period closing on 12th December 2018. The total contract value is approximately £151,140, with the contract period set to commence on 7th January 2019 and conclude on 31st August 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for wider participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in transport services. Companies capable of delivering reliable and efficient transport solutions for schools would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their service offerings and potentially secure a long-term partnership with a local authority, thus enhancing their market presence and operational sustainability.

## Notice

See tender documents for further information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972eb111-0768-4e2b-acaf-a6343014cab3 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £151,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,843 |
| 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 | THE TRAVELLERS CHOICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2018 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972eb111-0768-4e2b-acaf-a6343014cab3
- 27 Nov 2018 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59471743-f061-4198-bda7-a212602feaa3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972eb111-0768-4e2b-acaf-a6343014cab3
  17th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59471743-f061-4198-bda7-a212602feaa3
  27th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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