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Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Carlisle, UK, has completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process for transport services with a contract title "Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)." The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and was conducted via an open procedure. The contract period is set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2029, with the award being granted on 22nd July 2025. This procurement took place in the region of England, focusing on services that require accessibility features for transportation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in transport services to expand their operations, especially those specialising in wheelchair-accessible transportation. SMEs ideally positioned to bid on such contracts are those with capabilities in providing specialised vehicle modifications and passenger assistance. The open procedure used for this tender maximises competitive access, thereby allowing a diverse range of qualified businesses to participate. R & L Taxis Ltd, identified as the supplier for this contract, reflects the potential for similar companies to secure government contracts, facilitating business growth within the public service sector.

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Notice Title

Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)

Notice Description

Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e730b32-7f29-4736-a5b7-319cf40769ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe07bac-8d7b-4cfb-a845-776d713050b3
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
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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

R & L TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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