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title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs transport between Whitehaven and Lancaster (OOC24)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e612d7af-d511-49d7-afc0-4e32dd652f49"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Special Educational Needs transport between Whitehaven and Lancaster (OOC24)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e612d7af-d511-49d7-afc0-4e32dd652f49

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Special Educational Needs transport services between Whitehaven and Lancaster. This contract, titled "Provision of Special Educational Needs transport between Whitehaven and Lancaster (OOC24)", falls under the transport services industry category and has a total estimated value of £40,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 9th October 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 28th October 2018 and will run until 31st August 2021. The transport service necessitates a minimum of four seats and includes the provision of a passenger assistant on Sundays and Fridays. The buyer's contact point is Sara McHale, who can be reached at procurement.transport@cumbria.gov.uk.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those equipped to handle Special Educational Needs transport. Businesses that can provide taxis, minibuses, or coaches are encouraged to participate, as the contract facilitates vital services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. Engaging with this contract could lead to long-term partnerships and secure revenue streams for providers capable of delivering reliable and inclusive transport solutions.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs between Whitehaven and Lancaster The minimum number of seats required is 4, a passenger assistant is required. Transport required on a Sunday and Friday

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d219e4f1-4b55-427b-a4bd-7c2a6bb08b0d |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NO BIDS RECEIVED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2018 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d219e4f1-4b55-427b-a4bd-7c2a6bb08b0d
- 25 Sep 2018 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47851cc3-2cd9-4d3d-9e70-601aa6a22b29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d219e4f1-4b55-427b-a4bd-7c2a6bb08b0d
  11th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47851cc3-2cd9-4d3d-9e70-601aa6a22b29
  25th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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