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title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport in the Barrow-in-Furness area (2 routes H5100 and H5144)"
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# Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport in the Barrow-in-Furness area (2 routes H5100 and H5144)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b108c4d4-5f79-4d9b-8728-5a0cb319b2be

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Cumbria County Council, revolves around the provision of Special Educational Needs transport in the Barrow-in-Furness area. This open tender, titled "Provision of Special Educational Needs Transport in the Barrow-in-Furness area (2 routes H5100 and H5144)", invites bids for passenger transport services, including taxis, minibuses, and coaches. The submission deadline was set for 10:00 on 6 April 2021, with the contract period spanning from 19 April 2021 to 31 August 2022. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on transport services, with an estimated contract value of £94,620 for the entire tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in transport services. Companies capable of providing accessible transport solutions, particularly those focused on the needs of individuals with special educational requirements, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this bidding process. Engaging in such contracts not only broadens service offerings but also contributes to community support, aligning business operations with social responsibilities.

## 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 Barrow-in-Furness area The minimum number of seats required is 4 (wheelchair accessible with passenger assistant) 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 6 April 2021 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/b7bc8c0b-2dcd-4db4-9132-1244c91300ff |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,972 |
| 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 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOBANS 1923 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7bc8c0b-2dcd-4db4-9132-1244c91300ff
- 24 Mar 2021 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/489a5c86-f94f-4c18-8244-efffbfcaaf35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7bc8c0b-2dcd-4db4-9132-1244c91300ff
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/489a5c86-f94f-4c18-8244-efffbfcaaf35
  24th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5a866e43-a98c-eb11-810c-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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