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title: "Lot 1 - Category C E Auctions Phase 4 W/C 07/07/2025"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Lot 1 - Category C E Auctions Phase 4 W/C 07/07/2025

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe6b76b1-384c-4855-9043-2996a18f37ea

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Lot 1 - Category C E Auctions Phase 4 W/C 07/07/2025," initiated by Cheshire East Borough Council, concerns the provision of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV) under the category of road transport services. This project is located in England, United Kingdom, and follows an open procedure. The tendering stage ended on 9th July 2025, while the contract period runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2030. The entire procurement has reached the award stage as of 18th May 2026, with an estimated total value of £2,933,664.60, although individual call-offs contract values vary with no guarantee by the council. The procurement focuses on services aimed at enhancing the transport infrastructure within the region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs and VSCEs, as the procurement process supports participation from small to medium-sized enterprises. Businesses specialising in the manufacture or provision of road transport services, particularly those with expertise in wheelchair accessible vehicles, are well-suited to compete for this tender. Awarded suppliers include Safeguard Transport Ltd, Northwich Travel Limited, and Beardmore Travel Services Limited, showcasing potential partnerships with local providers. The open procedure characteristic enriches competition, urging various businesses from the region to partake and potentially expand their operations through government contracts. Participating in such tenders not only assists in business growth but also aligns with public sector opportunities for long-term contracts.

## Notice

This project was for all call offs running in July 2025 Phase 4 for Lot 1 - Category C. Wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV). This is a call off from the Cheshire East Council Transport DPS. This contracts finder notice is for all call-offs produced within Category C of the July 2025, these contracts total PS2933664.60. The project reference on The Chest is DN778359. 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/efe23991-1988-423b-a5c7-abe81ba6d6a8 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £335,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £335,350 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BEARDMORE TRAVEL SERVICES; NORTHWICH TRAVEL; SAFEGUARD TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 06:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe23991-1988-423b-a5c7-abe81ba6d6a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe23991-1988-423b-a5c7-abe81ba6d6a8
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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