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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 23 January 2025 (PRU F3C)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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24 Jan 2025 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area," categorized under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport). The contract was awarded on 24 January 2025, with a service start date of 28 January 2025 and an end date of 31 August 2025. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, which provides equal opportunity for participants. The delivery region is set in England, United Kingdom, and the contract value is £5,150.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for local businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in providing transport services. The open procurement method ensures broad participation, making it suitable for companies with the necessary capacity to deliver quality passenger transport services. Business growth can be fostered by establishing a reliable service relationship with the local council, enhancing the provider’s portfolio and reputation within the region. Freefone Taxis, an SME, has successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the procurement's suitability for similar businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 23 January 2025 (PRU F3C)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 23 January 2025 (PRU F3C)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74d99f29-15f2-438c-98e1-0297892b9847
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1275b321-3dfd-4470-9d4b-51516ef66038
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
£5,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 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

FREEFONE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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