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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats in the Cumberland area closing 27 November 2024 (F53C)"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats in the Cumberland area closing 27 November 2024 (F53C)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18bce6e5-f8b7-480a-8fbf-fb98b62a29e4

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of transport services under the title "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats in the Cumberland area closing 27 November 2024 (F53C)". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement method used is an open procedure. The key dates include a tender closing date of 27 November 2024 and the contract period spans from 4 December 2024 to 31 August 2026. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with Metro Taxis being the awarded supplier as of 29 November 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in transport services, to compete and expand within the United Kingdom. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive selection process, allowing businesses to showcase their capabilities. With a contract value of GBP 5598, it presents an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to grow their portfolio through public sector contracts. Given the nature of services required, SMEs with experience in passenger transport services are particularly well-suited to participate and benefit from this contract award.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats in the Cumberland area closing 27 November 2024 (F53C)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1da77a-6568-4ae9-b5d4-2a4cf6cd8b67 |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,598 |
| 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

- 29 Nov 2024 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1da77a-6568-4ae9-b5d4-2a4cf6cd8b67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1da77a-6568-4ae9-b5d4-2a4cf6cd8b67
  29th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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