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title: "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 27 August 2024 (F35WF)"
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# Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 27 August 2024 (F35WF)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1051c7f-d49f-4891-8bcb-12475076cd2d

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the tender process for "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas," classified under the transport services industry category. The open procedure tender, which focused on various regions in England, commenced on 4 September 2024 and will run through to 31 August 2026. The procurement's status has now advanced to the award stage as of 29 August 2024, with a contract value of £317,414. Key contacts for this tender include Dionne Bindokas from the Westmorland and Furness Council.

This tender presents ample opportunities for SMEs in the transport services sector, particularly those offering passenger transportation solutions with an emphasis on providing passenger assistants. The awarded contract involves collaborations with multiple suppliers, including 24x7 Ltd (a large-scale supplier), as well as Getaway Travel, gtbtransportservices, and n & c taxi services (all SMEs). Businesses specialising in regional transport operations and passenger assistance are well-positioned to benefit from this contract and should explore similar future procurement processes for growth opportunities.

## Notice

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 27 August 2024 (F35WF)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f548ec-8c85-44d9-9ade-2928aba72573 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £317,414 |
| 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 | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | 24X7; GETAWAY TRAVEL; GTBTRANSPORTSERVICES; N & C TAXI SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f548ec-8c85-44d9-9ade-2928aba72573

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f548ec-8c85-44d9-9ade-2928aba72573
  21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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