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01 May 2026 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cheshire East Borough Council, titled "Lot 1 - Category A E Auctions Phase 7 W/C 18/08/2025", focuses on the provision of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV) under the category of road transport services. The estimated contract value stands at £962,551.56, with the actual amount awarded being £936,711.56. The procurement, concluded through an open procedure, is classified under the CPV code 60100000 for services. Covering a location across England, the contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The award was published on 1st May 2026, following the tender process completion by 18th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), evidenced by the nature of the awarded suppliers. With various suppliers such as A Stars Travel Limited, A1 Embassy Taxis Stoke Ltd, and others involved, businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing accessible vehicle services, would find this contract advantageous. The involvement of multiple small-scale suppliers underlines the accessibility of this tender for SMEs, suggesting that similar enterprises could benefit from engaging in future tender opportunities with Cheshire East Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Lot 1 - Category A E Auctions Phase 7 W/C 18/08/2025

Notice Description

This project was for all call offs running in August 2025 Phase 7 for Lot 1 - Category A. Wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV). This is a call off from the Cheshire East Council Transport DPS. This contracts finder notice is for all call-offs produced within Category C of the August 2025, these contracts total PS962,551.56. The project reference on The Chest is DN785564. The values given in this notice are only estimations, the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-240e54ea-35e6-4464-bcd2-6b768c2bb757
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5847b8-b176-44ed-96ba-b060b67771aa
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£936,711 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£962,551 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
Cheshire East Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Postcode Area
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
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
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

A Stars Travel Limited

A1 Embassy Taxis Stoke Ltd

Alpha Grove Private Hire Ltd

Antey Limited

City Centre Central Ltd

Door2Door Transport Ltd

Intermobility Private Hire Ltd

Prime Cars Travel Limited

Road Wise Stoke Ltd

South Cheshire Cars Ltd

Swift Cars Private Hire

Eco Travel Private Hire

GT Tours Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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