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title: "Provision of Pupil Referral Unit transport in the Carlisle area (P0528,P0530,P0553,P0598)"
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# Provision of Pupil Referral Unit transport in the Carlisle area (P0528,P0530,P0553,P0598)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe03dc48-b348-4ecb-9c3f-30f8ea526114

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council seeking bids for the "Provision of Pupil Referral Unit transport in the Carlisle area," classified under transport services. The tender was published on 14th July 2020, with a total contract value of £37,000. The tender period closed on 21st July 2020, with contracts expected to commence from 1st September 2020 and run until 31st August 2021. This procurement method followed an open procedure, allowing transparent participation from various suppliers within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in transport services. Businesses with experience in providing transportation solutions, particularly those familiar with education sectors, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in such public procurement could foster business growth and enhance visibility within the local market.

## Notice

Please see tender documents for further information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d0a0dd-f810-459b-b3e7-13f3f8e14c97 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,687 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | (P0530) PAUL SMITH; (P0553) BEELINE TAXIS; (P0598) CITY TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2020 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d0a0dd-f810-459b-b3e7-13f3f8e14c97
- 14 Jul 2020 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42820d50-3657-4b3c-a61a-88c64cd4a9e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d0a0dd-f810-459b-b3e7-13f3f8e14c97
  23rd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42820d50-3657-4b3c-a61a-88c64cd4a9e2
  14th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=edb375c8-cdc5-ea11-8104-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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