Award

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 6 March 2025 (F71)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for the contract entitled "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area." This tender falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and targets the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender stage, which ended on 6 March 2025, has moved to the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 14 March 2025 and concluding on 31 August 2026. The award decision was published on 10 March 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector, focusing particularly on those capable of providing passenger transport assistance. Given its suitability for SMEs, this contract can facilitate business growth by allowing smaller firms to secure public sector work with a dependable contract value of GBP 18,200. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include those with a proven track record in passenger transport services and those that can offer logistical support outside the county area. The awarded contract has been given to Getaway Travel, a recognised small enterprise.

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Notice Title

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 6 March 2025 (F71)

Notice Description

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 6 March 2025 (F71)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91014778-d433-442f-b663-dc4bc5aa4f73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f701c2-152d-4944-a451-4ce7a3b54965
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
£18,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 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
Megan Eland
Contact Email
megan.eland@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228221709

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

GETAWAY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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