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title: "Provision of Special Needs College transport for Carlisle College (H0534/H0565/H0564/H0527/H0567/H0566)"
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# Provision of Special Needs College transport for Carlisle College (H0534/H0565/H0564/H0527/H0567/H0566)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff655f8b-8edb-4d9a-b40c-fb0b13bce92a

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of special needs college transport services for Carlisle College. The procurement process is classified under the transport services category (CPV code: 60000000) and has been publicised on 31st August 2017. The tender is taking place in the active stage and submissions must be completed by 10:00 AM on 14th September 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 18th September 2017 and will last until 31st August 2018, with a total contract value of £71,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in passenger transport services. Businesses experienced in providing taxi, minibus, or coach services tailored to special educational needs are particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, organisations can enhance their market presence and contribute to essential services for the community, thereby fostering business growth in the local area.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi, minibus and/or coach in relation to Special Educational Needs College Transport for Carlisle College. The minimum number of seats required is 4 (passenger assistant 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 Pricing Submission Sheet Daily timetable template The deadline for submission is: Thursday 14th September 2017 10.00am 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/6c63f59d-c7cd-4514-ba82-95d5112da306 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,000 |
| 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 | CA3 8NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Currock |
| 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

- 31 Aug 2017 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c63f59d-c7cd-4514-ba82-95d5112da306

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c63f59d-c7cd-4514-ba82-95d5112da306
  31st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7951e98d-268e-e711-80e4-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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