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Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible with passenger assistant for Ulverston area Closing 27 January 2025 (F64)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible with passenger assistant for Ulverston area Closing 27 January 2025 (F64)" was initiated by the Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Kendal, England. This contract falls under the Transport services category, excluding waste transport, and was awarded on 29 January 2025. The contract period starts on 6 February 2025 and ends on 31 August 2026. This procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, making it accessible to all interested suppliers. The award status is active, and the contract is valued at £72,750.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in wheelchair-accessible transport. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to compete for this tender, which could lead to increased business visibility and growth. Companies experienced in providing passenger assistance services will find this contract to be well-suited to their expertise. The supplier for this contract is Paul's Taxis Ltd., indicating that similar small-sized transport businesses have the potential to secure such contracts.

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Notice Title

Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible with passenger assistant for Ulverston area Closing 27 January 2025 (F64)

Notice Description

Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible with passenger assistant for Ulverston area Closing 27 January 2025 (F64)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3f8dd76-dfdd-48c9-9814-f1c8b07e9bb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd06a4ee-e8c4-42bb-9611-bc9ef713fcf8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£72,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 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
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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

PAULS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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