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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats For Cumberland Council Closing 25th March PRU (F11C)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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28 Mar 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Westmorland and Furness Council, seeking to award a contract for the transport services involving up to 8 passenger seats, classified under CPV code 60000000 (Transport services, excluding waste transport). The location of service delivery is England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, following the tender's closure on 25th March 2025. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st August 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, encouraging participation from a broad range of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the transport services sector, especially those capable of providing passenger transport services. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base and establish a relationship with a public sector organisation. The awarded suppliers include MaryportTravel and No Name Travel, showcasing a favourable environment for similar companies to bid for future contracts. The contract's relatively short duration can be an attractive entry point for businesses new to public sector tenders, offering a chance to demonstrate capability and reliability within a critical service framework.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats For Cumberland Council Closing 25th March PRU (F11C)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats For Cumberland Council Closing 25th March PRU (F11C)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10a3aa6c-27ee-4cd8-968f-31bd9df9af8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe2c089-e1c1-420c-81f1-4f297063caa6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Foster
Contact Email
helen.foster@cumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228221712

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MARYPORTTRAVEL

NO NAME TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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