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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 22 April 2025 (F1C)"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 22 April 2025 (F1C)

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9a084e2-5f4f-4829-9a06-739b7f02792b

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger seats", managed by Cumberland Council, has reached the award stage. This tender falls within the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and targets regions in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, offering a fair chance for various suppliers to participate. Key dates in this process include the tender closing on 22 April 2025, with the contract commencing from 24 April 2025 until 31 August 2025. The winning offer, valued at £14,605, was made public on 23 April 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as implied by the suitability criteria. With the contract extending over several months, it allows businesses to strengthen relationships with public sector entities such as Cumberland Council. Companies like M & I Travel Ltd and N & C Taxi Services, both SMEs, have successfully participated, showcasing how small enterprises can compete effectively in procurement processes like this one focused on passenger transport services. This contract could be especially appealing for businesses looking to expand their service offering in regional transport across England.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger seats Closing 22 April 2025 (F1C)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85d60427-d99c-4b60-bee6-3668a3451bc5 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,605 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,605 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND 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 | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | M & I TRAVEL; N & C TAXI SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85d60427-d99c-4b60-bee6-3668a3451bc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85d60427-d99c-4b60-bee6-3668a3451bc5
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

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