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Lot 1a up to 8 passenger seats for the Barrow area Pupil Referral Unit closing 14 September 2023 (PRU F28)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 14:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Lot 1a up to 8 passenger seats for the Barrow area Pupil Referral Unit" has been conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council, a local authority based in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, with the CPV classification code 60000000. The process concluded at the award stage, with the contract having commenced on 29th September 2023 and scheduled to end by 31st August 2024. The tender was managed through an open procedure, allowing broad participation, which closed for submissions on 14th September 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing passenger transportation solutions. Enterprises identified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable candidates for this tender, highlighting an emphasis on supporting SMEs. The awarded supplier for this contract is "neil woodend," indicating that businesses with proficiency in handling similar contracts might have competitive advantages. Generally, transport service providers with expertise in the educational sector or pupil transportation would find this type of contract advantageous for business growth and expanding their portfolio in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a up to 8 passenger seats for the Barrow area Pupil Referral Unit closing 14 September 2023 (PRU F28)

Notice Description

Lot 1a up to 8 passenger seats for the Barrow area Pupil Referral Unit closing 14 September 2023 (PRU F28)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb75e6bb-ee3a-4be7-97bc-5ae691680731
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6684d6-4b3c-4188-adbb-c54448a95cb5
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 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
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

NEIL WOODEND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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