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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 27 February 2025 (PRU F8C)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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28 Feb 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area," classified under the transport services industry category (excluding waste transport). This open procedure tender reached its conclusion on 27 February 2025, and the contract awarded takes effect from 4 March 2025 until 31 August 2025. The procurement was aimed specifically within the Cumberland Council area in England, under the management of Helen Foster. The tender's total value is £5,810 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those with the capability to provide passenger transport solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) were specifically encouraged to participate, indicating a focus on smaller, local businesses. The successful bidder, lew's taxis, highlights the suitability for similar small-scale enterprises to secure government contracts, fostering growth and stability within the local economy through public procurement. Businesses experienced in transport services and looking to expand through government contracts would find such opportunities valuable for scaling operations and gaining prominence in the sector.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 27 February 2025 (PRU F8C)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 27 February 2025 (PRU F8C)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d13fdb0-0139-40c9-b0bb-bf38f89dd360
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff42dd8e-e146-44f9-a0da-e2515574979f
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
£5,810 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 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

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

LEW'S TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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