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title: "Lot 1 - Category A E Auctions Phase 4 W/C 07/07/25"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Lot 1 - Category A E Auctions Phase 4 W/C 07/07/25

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-885516e3-e492-4c0b-9f33-9f4350d5a32d

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Lot 1 - Category A E Auctions Phase 4 W/C 07/07/25" was managed by Cheshire East Borough Council and focused on road transport services within England, UK. The tender, under an open procedure, pertains to vehicles with up to eight passenger seats as part of a call-off from the Cheshire East Council Transport DPS. Although the tender period concluded on 7th July 2025, the contract spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2030, with an estimated total contract value of £2,148,400.30. This process has reached the award stage, with the announcement made on 18th May 2026. 

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for SMEs, as they are suitable competitors in this procurement. With a robust focus on supplying passenger transportation services, enterprises specialising in small to medium-sized vehicle fleets are well-placed to benefit. The involvement of multiple suppliers highlights the competitive nature of the tender and enables participating businesses to establish or strengthen their service offerings within the local transport sector, potentially opening doors to further opportunities within public sector contracts. Cheshire East Borough Council's commitment to inclusive procurement practices enhances the appeal for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their footprint in public transportation services.

## Notice

This project was for all call offs running in July 2025 Phase 4 for Lot 1 - Category A. Vehicles with up to and including 8 passenger seats. This is a call off from the Cheshire East Council Transport DPS. This contracts finder notice is for all call-offs produced within Category A of the July 2025, these contracts total PS2933664.60. The project reference on The Chest is DN778336. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcdf893-9a40-4546-b426-fb01e1635daa |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,148,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,148,400 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| 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 | 22 |
| Supplier names | A STARS TRAVEL; A1 EMBASSY TAXIS STOKE; ALPHA GROVE PRIVATE HIRE; CARS "R" USS; CITY CABS, BUSES & COACHES; CITY CENTRE CENTRAL; EUROLYNX TAXIS; FASTRACK TRAVEL SOT; GM TRAVEL (WINSFORD; JM CARS; JUST 4 U 2020; NORTHWICH TRAVEL; PLATINUM PRIVATE HIRE; PRIME CARS TRAVEL; RR TRAVELS; SAXON TAXIS AND PRIVATE HIRE; SECURE TRAVEL PRIVATE HIRE; STAFFS TRANSPORT; SULLY'S TRAVEL STOKE; SWIFT CARS; T&G CARS; WESTSIDE TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 06:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcdf893-9a40-4546-b426-fb01e1635daa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcdf893-9a40-4546-b426-fb01e1635daa
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/

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