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Lot 1 - Category C E Auctions Phase 4 W/C 07/07/2025

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 06:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Lot 1 - Category C E Auctions Phase 4 W/C 07/07/2025," initiated by Cheshire East Borough Council, concerns the provision of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV) under the category of road transport services. This project is located in England, United Kingdom, and follows an open procedure. The tendering stage ended on 9th July 2025, while the contract period runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The entire procurement has reached the award stage as of 18th May 2026, with an estimated total value of £2,933,664.60, although individual call-offs contract values vary with no guarantee by the council. The procurement focuses on services aimed at enhancing the transport infrastructure within the region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs and VSCEs, as the procurement process supports participation from small to medium-sized enterprises. Businesses specialising in the manufacture or provision of road transport services, particularly those with expertise in wheelchair accessible vehicles, are well-suited to compete for this tender. Awarded suppliers include Safeguard Transport Ltd, Northwich Travel Limited, and Beardmore Travel Services Limited, showcasing potential partnerships with local providers. The open procedure characteristic enriches competition, urging various businesses from the region to partake and potentially expand their operations through government contracts. Participating in such tenders not only assists in business growth but also aligns with public sector opportunities for long-term contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1 - Category C E Auctions Phase 4 W/C 07/07/2025

Notice Description

This project was for all call offs running in July 2025 Phase 4 for Lot 1 - Category C. Wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV). This is a call off from the Cheshire East Council Transport DPS. This contracts finder notice is for all call-offs produced within Category C of the July 2025, these contracts total PS2933664.60. The project reference on The Chest is DN778359. The values given in this notice are only estimations, the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe23991-1988-423b-a5c7-abe81ba6d6a8
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£335,350 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£335,350 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
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
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BEARDMORE TRAVEL SERVICES

NORTHWICH TRAVEL

SAFEGUARD TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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