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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats For Cumberland Council Closing 19 February 2024 (F7C)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2024 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council, based in Kendal, United Kingdom, conducted an open tendering process for a transport services contract titled "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats For Cumberland Council." The tender, classified under CPV code 60000000 (Transport services excluding waste transport), reached the award stage with a conclusion date set for 19 February 2024. The contract period is scheduled from 26 February 2024 to 31 August 2026. The process started with the release of an award notice on 18 December 2024, following the competitive procurement procedure that saw participation from various suppliers within England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector. Businesses specialising in passenger transport could leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and establish a working relationship with a local council. The awarded suppliers, Airbus 2000 Ltd and Irvings Taxi Hire, highlight the suitability and focus on SME participation, which is evident in the procurement process tailored to attract such businesses. SMEs with the capability to provide quality transport solutions should consider competing in similar tenders to foster business growth and sustainability.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats For Cumberland Council Closing 19 February 2024 (F7C)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats For Cumberland Council Closing 19 February 2024 (F7C)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7addae66-206b-4086-94de-33b510f733e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1ab5e9-98e8-4305-bb7a-afc72496db64
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
£22,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 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
Helen Foster
Contact Email
helen.foster@cumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228221712

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
2
Supplier Names

AIRBUS 2000

IRVINGS TAXI HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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