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Lot 1 - Category C E Auctions Phase 8 W/C 25/08/2025

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Cheshire East Borough Council, focused on the acquisition of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV) under the project title "Lot 1 - Category C E Auctions Phase 8". This forms part of the Council's Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), with activities concentrated in England, United Kingdom. Categorised under road transport services, the process was conducted via an open procedure and is currently in the award stage. Key dates included the tender period closing on 27th August 2025, followed by a contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The awarded contracts were announced on 1st May 2026, with an estimated total value of £1,567,798.70.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the road transport sector, especially those capable of supplying and maintaining wheelchair accessible vehicles. With a total contract value of approximately £417,371.10 for this segment, and participation encouraged for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), this opportunity is particularly suited for businesses that are agile and innovative in meeting transport needs. Suppliers that have successfully been awarded include 24x7 (Cheshire) Ltd, ECO TRAVEL PRIVATE HIRE LTD, Expedition Mini Coaches Ltd, and Safeguard Transport Ltd., highlighting the competitive and open nature of this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Lot 1 - Category C E Auctions Phase 8 W/C 25/08/2025

Notice Description

This project was for all call offs running in August 2025 Phase 8 for Lot 1 - Category C. 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 PS1,567,798.70. The project reference on The Chest is DN787335. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63f4532-6cf2-40f5-8f68-a1dec46fe9c9
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£417,371 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£417,371 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Post Town
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
4
Supplier Names

24X7 (CHESHIRE

ECO TRAVEL PRIVATE HIRE

EXPEDITION MINI COACHES

SAFEGUARD TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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