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title: "Provision of Home to School transport in the Carlisle area (T0504)"
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# Provision of Home to School transport in the Carlisle area (T0504)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d751a97c-3d1f-4257-9dfc-accf7a5db396

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council seeking bids for the provision of Home to School transport services in the Carlisle area. The tender, titled "Provision of Home to School transport in the Carlisle area (T0504)", falls under the transport services category and has a total contract value of £115,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing at 10:00 on Monday, 6th August 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2018 and will last until 31st August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, including taxis, minibuses, and coaches. Companies that are well-suited to compete are those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the tender's suitability requirements. Engaging in this contract can enhance a transport provider's portfolio and establish long-term relationships with local authorities, fostering potential growth in future contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Home to School in the Carlisle Area. The minimum number of seats required is 57. You must refer to the "Invitation to tender" document prior to submitting your bid. All submissions must be uploaded and returned via the Chest The deadline for submission is: 10:00 Monday 6th August 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b8b65a-283d-4285-b32f-7a672c00604b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,000 |
| 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 | REAYS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2018 at 13:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b8b65a-283d-4285-b32f-7a672c00604b
- 26 Jul 2018 at 08:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b8b65a-283d-4285-b32f-7a672c00604b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b8b65a-283d-4285-b32f-7a672c00604b
  26th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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