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title: "Lot 1b - Up to 8 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Cumberland Council areas closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)"
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# Lot 1b - Up to 8 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Cumberland Council areas closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13c83f05-a189-4f5a-b2f6-13d44ce0d628

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Lot 1b - Up to 8 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Cumberland Council areas" has been conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council. This contract falls under the transport services industry category and pertains to the region of England in the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 8 February 2024. The key deadline for closing bids was 5 February 2024, and the contract period starts on 19 February 2024, running until 31 August 2026. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, making it accessible to all interested suppliers.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in transport services and capable of providing up to 8 passenger seats with a passenger assistant. The contract is specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering competition among smaller businesses. Metro Taxis, an SME, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the procurement's support for smaller entities. Businesses with expertise in passenger transport services and a desire to expand their activities within the Cumberland Council areas would find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Lot 1b - Up to 8 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Cumberland Council areas closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c308c26f-1eaa-411c-a78a-80b3e17ece3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,790 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METRO TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c308c26f-1eaa-411c-a78a-80b3e17ece3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c308c26f-1eaa-411c-a78a-80b3e17ece3e
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

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