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Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Penrith area closing 24 March 2025 (F73)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2025 at 16:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of transport services, specifically for “Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Penrith area”. This open procedure tender was classified under the industry category "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and focused on the Penrith area in England, United Kingdom. The tender stage has now been awarded, with final submissions having been due by 24 March 2025. The contract period begins on 22 April 2025 and will end on 31 August 2027. Key contacts including Dionne Bindokas at the Westmorland and Furness Council were integral to this process, with a total contract value of GBP 71,394 being awarded on 26 March 2025 to Cumbria Taxi.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector to secure long-term contracts with public authorities. Companies offering passenger transport services with the capability to provide up to eight seats, including a passenger assistant, are well-suited to similar tenders. Successful bids would help businesses expand their client base by offering critical transport solutions to local councils, ensuring steady revenue over the contract term. The open procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent selection process, encouraging SMEs to participate and succeed in public sector tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Penrith area closing 24 March 2025 (F73)

Notice Description

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Penrith area closing 24 March 2025 (F73)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34e0f865-423a-4f2d-8c49-ba24cb6849cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce613f8-bc02-44f2-972d-8038abe51cc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£71,394 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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