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Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Ulverston area closing 28 July (F5)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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07 Jan 2026 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Ulverston area" was conducted by the Westmorland and Furness Council. This tender falls under the transport services category (CPV code 60000000), excluding waste transport, and is specifically located in the Ulverston area, England, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The tender stage was completed, with the award made on 20th August 2025. The contract period is from 9th September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The final award value was £28,880, and the supplier is LANX Private Ambulance Service Ltd., a small to medium enterprise (SME).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry looking to expand their portfolio, particularly those offering wheelchair-accessible solutions with passenger assistants. Companies with experience in servicing government contracts in the UK, especially SMEs, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in public sector contracts like this one allows for business growth through stable revenue streams and the potential for future contracts with the council and related agencies. Businesses can leverage such opportunities to showcase their competencies in providing essential transport services, bolstering their reputation and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Ulverston area closing 28 July (F5)

Notice Description

Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Ulverston area closing 28 July (F5)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d387db6b-6ed7-4d13-b82e-b8963fc16972
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9843f188-2de1-4019-a55f-792578a97f72
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
£28,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
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

LANX PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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