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Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible for Barrow area closing 28 March 2025 (F75)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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11 Apr 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has recently completed the procurement process for "Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible for Barrow area," classified under transport services in England. This open procedure tender, which closed on 28 March 2025, involved the procurement of wheelchair-accessible transport services with the contract period running from 22 April 2025 to 31 August 2025. Key dates include the award date of 10 April 2025, with the awarded contract valued at GBP 54,560. The council, located in Carlisle, has been actively seeking suppliers to enhance local transport services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it is supportive of such entities. Enterprises specialising in transport services, especially those offering accessibility features, would find this tender particularly suitable. With Getaway Travel, an SME, winning this contract, businesses with similar capacities stand a strong chance in future opportunities provided by councils such as Westmorland and Furness. Collaborating with local authorities on transport projects can enhance an SME’s portfolio and expand its service reach.

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Notice Title

Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible for Barrow area closing 28 March 2025 (F75)

Notice Description

Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible for Barrow area closing 28 March 2025 (F75)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ffa5b62-cff3-445a-8c73-bb0aa5540616
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4451beb3-2e60-40df-b650-c1e630dfa0ee
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
£54,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 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
Dionne Bindokas
Contact Email
dionnegeorgia.bindokas@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228226427

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

GETAWAY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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