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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

18 Dec 2024 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)" was managed by Westmorland and Furness Council. This contract, categorized under the transport services industry (CPV code 60000000), aims to provide passenger transport within England, United Kingdom. Following an open procedure, the tender was awarded on 8 February 2024, with the contract period spanning from 20 February 2024 to 31 August 2026. Key dates include the tender closing date on 5 February 2024, and the procurement stage has now moved to the award phase.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, specifically those providing passenger services. The award to Beeline Taxis Ltd and Metro Taxis highlights the suitability for SMEs, indicating a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete. Businesses specialising in local transport can benefit from engaging with the Council's procurement activities, leveraging this opportunity to enhance their market presence and secure long-term contracts. The transparency of the open procurement method facilitates a competitive environment, favouring entities with robust service delivery capabilities and a commitment to meeting public service requirements.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-879cd338-3cbd-4d6e-a847-66de3de9bc83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ee3c73-fbf9-4bc6-bdf0-d7dd5d2bcaff
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
£16,897 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
20 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
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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
2
Supplier Names

BEELINE TAXIS

METRO TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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