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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 11 September 2023 (F52-3)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has successfully completed the tender process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas." This contract falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and is situated within England, United Kingdom. The process followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 14th September 2023, with the contract period running from 15th September 2023 to 31st August 2026. The tender was open for submission until 11th September 2023, indicating a well-structured and timely process orchestrated by the council operating out of its base in Carlisle.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the successful participation of suppliers such as Cumbria Taxi and mandm taxis, both SMEs. The contract's scope for transporting passengers in various areas offers expansive potential for growth in local and regional transport services. Businesses with capabilities in providing transport solutions within England's region will find this tender particularly advantageous, fostering potential collaboration or expansion to meet demand as outlined by the council.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 11 September 2023 (F52-3)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 11 September 2023 (F52-3)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-007a7ed9-084d-4b25-98c9-d54e61881ee9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98280ce6-bc46-4116-a955-d84c4380cd42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CUMBRIA TAXI

MANDM TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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