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Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 7 August 2023 (F41)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 10:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 7 August 2023 (F41)". Falling under the industry category of transport services, this procurement covers various areas within the United Kingdom. The open procedure was employed, allowing a wide range of participants to submit bids until the deadline on 7th August 2023. This contract commenced on 14th August 2023 and will continue until 31st August 2025, providing services including passenger seats with an assistant.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on transport services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although it is not specifically aimed at voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in passenger transport services can benefit from engaging in such contracts, which can potentially enhance their portfolios and provide steady business over the contract period. Hobans Contracting Cars Ltd, an SME, has been awarded this contract with a value of £198,740, highlighting the opportunity available to similar businesses prepared to meet the contract specifications and quality standards of local government transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 7 August 2023 (F41)

Notice Description

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 7 August 2023 (F41)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c35ef28-beec-4b0e-b1ae-f11b3888b0bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbed4d1a-2956-4469-ab77-4f80ca2d36b3
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
£198,740 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2025 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOBANS CONTRACTING CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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