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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 28 March 2025 (PRU F12C)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2025 at 08:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a public procurement process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area," within the transport services industry category, focusing on non-waste transport. The contract period is from 31 March 2025 to 31 August 2025. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a key deadline having been on 28 March 2025. The awarded supplier is Metro Taxis, a registered SME, and the contract value is GBP 2,772. The location for this tender is England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those offering passenger transport solutions. SMEs with the capacity to fulfil contracts involving passenger seats could benefit greatly from participating in similar procurement opportunities. Companies that can effectively manage fleet operations and meet the needs of local councils would be well-suited to compete for these contracts, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market reach. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring a competitive and transparent process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 28 March 2025 (PRU F12C)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 28 March 2025 (PRU F12C)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de0e0cfa-fc84-4f78-bcc7-fe368d219be7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914cfa4d-9659-4ebc-9f64-ba4e2ffba2c5
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
£2,772 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 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

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

METRO TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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