Award

Lot 1b - with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 12 June 2023 (F29)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

04 Mar 2025 at 10:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has concluded an open procurement process for "Lot 1b - with Passenger Assistant for various areas," focusing on the transport services industry, excluding waste transport. This contract, identified as WAFC001-DN672825-02275264, covers regions within England, United Kingdom. The tender process was completed, with the tender period ending on 12 June 2023, and the contract awarded on 19 June 2023. The contract, valued at GBP 132,794.80, is set to run from 20 June 2023 to 31 August 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services in England, particularly those capable of providing passenger assistants. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit greatly from bidding on such contracts owing to the Council's inclusivity criteria. The awarded contract to 24x7 Ltd, a large-scale supplier, highlights the viability for established transport companies to secure long-term public sector work, fostering business stability and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1b - with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 12 June 2023 (F29)

Notice Description

H1216

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db8c6b83-550e-4c23-b11a-9726092f03a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d7b799-fd9b-4f58-8143-2aa758b6102d
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
Large

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
£132,794 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 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
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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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