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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 21 March 2024 (PRU F10C)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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21 Mar 2025 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a procurement process for Lot 1a involving the provision of up to 8 passenger seats within the Cumberland Council area. The contract, classified under "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)," was initiated through an open procedure, with a tender closing date of 21 March 2024. The awarded contract commenced on 25 March 2025 and will remain valid until 31 August 2025. The procurement method used was open, and the tender aimed at increasing transportation capacity within the specified region in England, United Kingdom. Key dates include the publication of the award notice on 21 March 2025 and the award start date shortly thereafter.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in transport services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the project is specifically suitable for such entities. The contract with a value of £2,680 has been awarded to Allerdale Rural Transport, an SME. Businesses in the passenger transport sector looking to expand their operations in the Cumberland Council area would find this procurement highly beneficial. The focus on SMEs underscores the council’s commitment to fostering local business growth, making it an attractive opportunity for companies within the transportation industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 21 March 2024 (PRU F10C)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 21 March 2024 (PRU F10C)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dba9053-741f-4443-88c8-b748bc073c55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6b0562-6f17-438d-892b-f62e6e01ecd4
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
£2,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
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
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLERDALE RURAL TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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