Award

Lot 2a - between 9 and 16 passenger seats for Penrith area closing 23 August 2023 (F44)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Lot 2a - between 9 and 16 passenger seats for Penrith area" was managed by Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This project, categorised under "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and identified by CPV code 60000000, was initiated through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad competition among bidders. The tender closed on 23rd August 2023, with the subsequent contract period running from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, lastly updated on 13th April 2026, with Spencer Graham Coaches Ltd securing the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Companies that can provide between 9 and 16 passenger seats for regional transportation would find this contract particularly relevant. The focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) highlights a favourable environment for smaller companies to compete and grow. Being a project set in England, businesses based or with operational capacity in the UK would be well-positioned to fulfil the contractual requirements, offering an excellent chance for business expansion and establishing long-term partnerships with local government entities like Westmorland and Furness Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 2a - between 9 and 16 passenger seats for Penrith area closing 23 August 2023 (F44)

Notice Description

Lot 2a - between 9 and 16 passenger seats for Penrith area closing 23 August 2023 (F44)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43ce22a5-2e2b-4f41-9cd7-da7e8f740069
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770cd416-7ffe-484a-8dbc-f3d81ee55d2b
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
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 4-5 years
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
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

SPENCER GRAHAM COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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