Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 23 February 2026 (F43)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Westmorland and Furness Council involves the provision of transport services, specifically for up to 8 passenger seats across various areas in England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Transport Services, excluding waste transport, with a contract running from 5th March 2026 to 31st August 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, encouraging wide participation. The tender stage is complete, with the award being made on 3rd March 2026, and the process was finalized and published on 16th June 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with capabilities in regional passenger transport, such as Future Private Hire Taxis and K Cars Kendal (UK) Limited, which have been awarded contracts, are well-suited to this opportunity. The open procurement approach ensures fair competition among eligible providers, potentially fostering new business relationships and expansions for those invested in the service delivery to public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 23 February 2026 (F43)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 23 February 2026 (F43)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b2c50c6-3ea4-470c-b251-ac9d23c1a673
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c21df3-0863-4613-9c6f-c6437cc25bfb
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
£88,357 Under £100K
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

FUTURE PRIVATE HIRE TAXIS

K CARS KENDAL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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