Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 23 February 2026 (F43)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for transportation services, specifically Lot 1b involving up to eight passenger seats with a passenger assistant, was conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council. The contract pertains to the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, and covers various areas within England, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the tendering period concluding on 23 February 2026. The contract was awarded on 3 March 2026, with a service duration from 5 March 2026 to 31 August 2027. The procurement stage is complete and the project was executed under an open procedure, conforming to the rules of transparency and competition.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the transport sector. The tender was well-suited for businesses experienced in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of offering additional assistance to passengers. The procurement was awarded to CUMBRIA TAXI and Lakeside Private Hire, highlighting the importance of local and small-scale providers in delivering tailored transport solutions. The open procedure used in this tender process allows various qualified businesses to compete, thus expanding their market reach and enhancing their service portfolios.

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Notice Title

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 23 February 2026 (F43)

Notice Description

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 23 February 2026 (F43)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-216b672a-d815-40ca-893c-6a1315306f5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e604e47c-6a66-422f-90b3-85fdfdf0aa48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
2
Supplier Names

CUMBRIA TAXI

LAKESIDE PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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