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Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Barrow area closing 24 November 2025 (F31)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 11:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council successfully completed a public procurement process titled "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Barrow area," primarily within the transport services industry. This process was conducted through an open procedure, covering services in the Barrow area of England, United Kingdom. The tender closed on 24 November 2025, with a contract period from 2 December 2025 to 31 August 2026. The award was published on 7 April 2026, confirming gtbtransportservices as the supplier, with a contract value of £30,520.

This contract presents notable opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, as indicated by the suitability for SMEs. Businesses with experience in providing efficient passenger and transport services would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The procurement's open method facilitates broad participation, promoting competitive bidding and encouraging local economic participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Barrow area closing 24 November 2025 (F31)

Notice Description

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Barrow area closing 24 November 2025 (F31)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bfe2b46-eb93-4ca2-a5c0-ddf8fd1ca5fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663e5f69-d693-4e26-af00-53a689360fab
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
£30,520 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
2 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
4 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

GTBTRANSPORTSERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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