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Lot 2b - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Barrow-in-Furness area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council, pertains to the provision of transport services in the Barrow-in-Furness area, classified under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport. The tender, titled "Lot 2b - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant," followed an open procurement method and reached its award stage as of 11 September 2025. The service is set to commence on 9 September 2025 and conclude on 31 August 2026, with an initial proposal deadline on 21 July 2025. This process focuses on service provision within the United Kingdom, specifically in England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in passenger transport services. The contract, won by Carefree Travel Ltd., exemplifies an advantageous entry point for businesses with capacity and expertise in managing passenger transportation. Companies with agile operations that can accommodate transportation needs and provide a passenger assistant service are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities, facilitating business expansion and client base diversification in the local government sector.

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Notice Title

Lot 2b - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Barrow-in-Furness area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)

Notice Description

Lot 2b - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Barrow-in-Furness area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-391ca0e0-a869-4207-9d9d-e5ea6d3f5107
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10541764-7d37-4471-8dfa-03d9a7ec78c7
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
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dionne Bindokas
Contact Email
dionnegeorgia.bindokas@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228226427

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
1
Supplier Name

CAREFREE TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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