Award

Lot 1b - up to 8 passenger seats for Westmorland and Furness Council area closing 13 July 2023 (F34)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

31 Mar 2025 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for "Lot 1b - up to 8 passenger seats for Westmorland and Furness Council area." This contract falls under the transport services category and covers the region of England in the United Kingdom. The initial tender closed on 13 July 2023, with the contract period starting on 1 September 2023 and ending on 31 August 2024. The process utilised an open procedure, providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Key dates include the award on 20 July 2023 and the publishing date on 31 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry to grow by providing area-specific passenger services. SMEs, in particular, can benefit from this contract as it supports their involvement. Suitable businesses include local taxi services and contracting car services that can cater to the transport needs of Westmorland and Furness Council. The awarded suppliers, Hobans Contracting Cars Ltd and n & c taxi services, exemplify the types of businesses that can successfully compete in this sector, offering reliable and efficient transport solutions.

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Notice Title

Lot 1b - up to 8 passenger seats for Westmorland and Furness Council area closing 13 July 2023 (F34)

Notice Description

Lot 1b - up to 8 passenger seats for Westmorland and Furness Council area closing 13 July 2023 (F34)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-522dc14a-ac5d-4d9b-901f-d77d22a36a3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46ef38ea-1c7a-4a84-83d9-8c6de32d5216
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
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 1-2 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
Dionne Bindokas
Contact Email
dionnegeorgia.bindokas@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228226427

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
2
Supplier Names

HOBANS CONTRACTING CARS

N & C TAXI SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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