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Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible with passenger assistant in the Kendal area closing 19 July 2023 (F35)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2025 at 14:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has concluded the award phase of their public procurement process titled "Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible with passenger assistant in the Kendal area," classified within the Transport services industry category. Located in England, United Kingdom, the procurement utilised an open procedure method. The tender period concluded on 19 July 2023, with the contract commencing on 1 September 2023 and set to end on 31 August 2027. The contract, valued at £304,000, was awarded to Lakeside Private Hire; the award notice was published on 31 March 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accessible transport services. SMEs focusing on providing inclusive mobility solutions are well-suited to compete, given the Council's emphasis on accessibility and passenger assistance. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to establish long-term contracts and expand their services within the public sector, fostering growth and stability. The completion of this tender underscores the commitment to improving transport services in the Kendal area, presenting a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the transport industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible with passenger assistant in the Kendal area closing 19 July 2023 (F35)

Notice Description

Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible with passenger assistant in the Kendal area closing 19 July 2023 (F35)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b2088fd-5a1e-4872-9248-fc289d7ad3b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83f7fc0-36ee-4aa1-93be-f098f5e5395d
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
£304,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 4-5 years
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
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

LAKESIDE PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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