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Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 10 July 2025 (F1)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Westmorland and Furness Council, involved a tender titled "Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area," which fell under the services category with the CPV classification of 60000000 for transport services. The process utilised an open procedure, and the tender stage has been completed. The primary location for service delivery was England, UK. The tender period closed on 10th July 2025, and the contract period runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029. The contract was awarded with an active status on 11th July 2025, and its value stands at £195,912.80.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Businesses that have the capability to provide wheelchair-accessible transport with passenger assistance would be well-suited to compete in similar contracts. As the contract spans four years, it presents a stable revenue stream and a chance for enterprises to establish strong working relationships with local councils, paving the way for future projects in the public sector transport domain.

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Notice Title

Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 10 July 2025 (F1)

Notice Description

Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 10 July 2025 (F1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71cb79a8-b882-4b7a-beb9-dc9478078ad8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79de9dcb-ebd4-4c6c-bd08-82c5534e8de6
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
£195,912 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 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

LANX PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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