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title: "Tender for SEN Transport in the Carlisle/Appleby area - Route H0533"
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# Tender for SEN Transport in the Carlisle/Appleby area - Route H0533

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec5f89f3-a557-4553-9c8d-ba5641c3d1a3

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of SEN transport services in the Carlisle/Appleby area under the title "Tender for SEN Transport in the Carlisle/Appleby area - Route H0533." This public procurement falls within the transport services industry and is currently at the tender stage. The submission deadline for bids is set for 10:00 on Thursday, 13th April 2017, with the contract period anticipated to start from 24th April 2017 until 31st March 2018. The total estimated value of the contract is £35,000 and it is being procured through an open procedure method. Interested parties should ensure that all required documents are included in their submissions to avoid disqualification.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses that operate taxis, minibuses, or coaches, particularly those that can provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can enable service providers to expand their customer base by securing a contract with a major public authority, thereby fostering growth and ensuring a steady stream of revenue through ongoing transport services for vulnerable children in the region.

## 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 4 (Wheelchair accessible vehicle and Escort Required) 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 Submission Daily timetable template The deadline for submission is: 10:00 Thursday 13th April 2017 PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE UPLOADED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL 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/0b5b2592-2004-44ef-8dca-aae4f7374f9a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b5b2592-2004-44ef-8dca-aae4f7374f9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b5b2592-2004-44ef-8dca-aae4f7374f9a
  28th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d6c62be5-be13-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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