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title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs between Cockermouth and Whitehaven (H6314 and H6327)"
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# Provision of Special Educational Needs between Cockermouth and Whitehaven (H6314 and H6327)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d38aba7e-fbac-4834-8b99-feb9cdb4d83e

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is soliciting tenders for the "Provision of Special Educational Needs between Cockermouth and Whitehaven," focusing on passenger transport services, including taxi, minibus, and coach options. The tender, classified under transport services (excluding waste transport), has a budget of £60,000. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with the deadline for submissions set for 09:00 am on 11 September 2020. Contracts will be awarded for a period starting from 14 September 2020 until 31 August 2021. All necessary documents must be submitted through the specified platform, and failure to upload required materials may result in disqualification.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for local transport companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the specialised transport needs outlined. Businesses capable of providing passenger assistance and managing transport logistics on the specified routes between Cockermouth and Whitehaven are encouraged to compete. By participating, companies can expand their service offerings and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients, enhancing their prospects for growth in the local market.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs between Cockermouth and Whitehaven. The minimum number of seats required is 4, two routes with a requirement for a 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: 09:00am on Friday 11 September 2020 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/3e47512c-56fb-47f3-a1e5-56daebfdccbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,980 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M AND I TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2020 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e47512c-56fb-47f3-a1e5-56daebfdccbf
- 9 Sep 2020 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2453de43-f7bc-4f97-b8e0-281d23631172

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e47512c-56fb-47f3-a1e5-56daebfdccbf
  15th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2453de43-f7bc-4f97-b8e0-281d23631172
  9th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e7110209-82f2-ea11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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