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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-879cd338-3cbd-4d6e-a847-66de3de9bc83

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)" was managed by Westmorland and Furness Council. This contract, categorized under the transport services industry (CPV code 60000000), aims to provide passenger transport within England, United Kingdom. Following an open procedure, the tender was awarded on 8 February 2024, with the contract period spanning from 20 February 2024 to 31 August 2026. Key dates include the tender closing date on 5 February 2024, and the procurement stage has now moved to the award phase.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, specifically those providing passenger services. The award to Beeline Taxis Ltd and Metro Taxis highlights the suitability for SMEs, indicating a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete. Businesses specialising in local transport can benefit from engaging with the Council's procurement activities, leveraging this opportunity to enhance their market presence and secure long-term contracts. The transparency of the open procurement method facilitates a competitive environment, favouring entities with robust service delivery capabilities and a commitment to meeting public service requirements.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council closing 5 February 2024 (F5C)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ee3c73-fbf9-4bc6-bdf0-d7dd5d2bcaff |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,897 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BEELINE TAXIS; METRO TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ee3c73-fbf9-4bc6-bdf0-d7dd5d2bcaff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ee3c73-fbf9-4bc6-bdf0-d7dd5d2bcaff
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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