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Lot 1b - Up to 8 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Cumberland Council areas closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

18 Dec 2024 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Lot 1b - Up to 8 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Cumberland Council areas" has been conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council. This contract falls under the transport services industry category and pertains to the region of England in the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 8 February 2024. The key deadline for closing bids was 5 February 2024, and the contract period starts on 19 February 2024, running until 31 August 2026. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, making it accessible to all interested suppliers.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in transport services and capable of providing up to 8 passenger seats with a passenger assistant. The contract is specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering competition among smaller businesses. Metro Taxis, an SME, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the procurement's support for smaller entities. Businesses with expertise in passenger transport services and a desire to expand their activities within the Cumberland Council areas would find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Lot 1b - Up to 8 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Cumberland Council areas closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)

Notice Description

Lot 1b - Up to 8 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Cumberland Council areas closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13c83f05-a189-4f5a-b2f6-13d44ce0d628
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c308c26f-1eaa-411c-a78a-80b3e17ece3e
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
£20,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 years
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
1
Supplier Name

METRO TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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