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Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger Seats for Out of County area closing 24 November 2025 (F31)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger Seats for Out of County area closing 24 November 2025 (F31)" was managed by Westmorland and Furness Council. This tender falls under the category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, and took place in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The process utilised an open procedure, inviting all eligible suppliers to participate. The tender concluded on 24th November 2025, with the award date being 1st December 2025. The contract is set to run from 9th December 2025 to 31st August 2026. Westmorland and Furness Council, headquartered in Kendal, served as the buying organisation.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport solutions. It offers a procurement method conducive to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which were eligible to compete for the contract, potentially enhancing their market presence. K Cars Kendal (UK) Limited, an SME, successfully secured this contract, highlighting potential growth opportunities for similar businesses looking to expand by providing essential services to local governments and councils in the region. Such contracts are ideal for transport companies seeking to establish or strengthen their foothold within public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger Seats for Out of County area closing 24 November 2025 (F31)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger Seats for Out of County area closing 24 November 2025 (F31)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dae20de-e04a-4b95-9b3d-4d89d65571b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291f0cd2-fb47-4605-99cd-a2a6029c4697
Current Stage
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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
£6,298 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

K CARS KENDAL (UK

Further Information

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