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title: "Provision of Transport for Adult Social Care in the Barrow in Furness and Carlisle areas (see description for full information)"
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# Provision of Transport for Adult Social Care in the Barrow in Furness and Carlisle areas (see description for full information)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4e91e90-554f-4587-8aa5-3bbf90015e7d

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council has initiated a tender process for the "Provision of Transport for Adult Social Care" in the Barrow in Furness and Carlisle areas, with a total contract value of £4,600,000. This open procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period expected to start on 1st September 2018 and running until 31st August 2021. The tender was published on 27th March 2018, and submissions were due by 4th May 2018. The service is classified under “Transport services (excl. Waste transport)” and is aimed at meeting the needs of adult social care in the specified regions of North West England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those offering taxi, mini bus, or coach services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender specifically invites such organisations to submit bids. This can lead to business growth by securing a long-term contract that contributes to essential community services, thus enhancing the reputation and stability of competing firms.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, mini bus and/or coach in relation to Adult Social Care transport in the Barrow in Furness area (to also include Cartmel, Coniston, Dalton in Furness, and Ulverston) and Carlisle area (to also include Alston, Brampton and Dalston). You must refer to the "Invitation to tender" document prior to submitting your bid. All submissions must be uploaded and returned via the Chest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5dec8bb-ac58-435f-97b9-cc7eb6b75ee2 |
| 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 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,600,000 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Supplier names | AIRBUS 2000; BEELINE TAXIS; CALDEW COACHES; CAREFREE TRAVEL; GEOFF'S TAXI'S; HOBANS 1923; N & C TAXI SERVICES; P&J TRAVEL.; PAULS TAXIS; PETE'S TAXIS; REAYS TAXIS; THOMASON TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2018 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5dec8bb-ac58-435f-97b9-cc7eb6b75ee2
- 29 Mar 2018 at 13:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda8216a-0178-4692-8b22-ffac433f6d0c
- 27 Mar 2018 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda8216a-0178-4692-8b22-ffac433f6d0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5dec8bb-ac58-435f-97b9-cc7eb6b75ee2
  17th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda8216a-0178-4692-8b22-ffac433f6d0c
  29th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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