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Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger Seats for Out of County area closing 11 December 2025 (F33)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger Seats for Out of County area closing 11 December 2025 (F33)" was conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Kendal, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services, with the contract covering a region in England. The process utilised an open procedure, inviting a wide range of participants to bid. The tender period ended on 11th December 2025, with the contract set to start on 16th December 2025 and end on 31st August 2026. The award stage has been completed, and the contract was awarded to 24x7 Ltd on 19th December 2025, for a total value of £31,058.30.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those with a capacity to provide up to 8 passenger seats for the specified region. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports such businesses. Companies that specialise in or aim to expand their operations into out-of-county passenger transport could find this contract beneficial. Additionally, the open procurement method allows various businesses, regardless of their size, the opportunity to bid, thus fostering a competitive environment conducive to business growth.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger Seats for Out of County area closing 11 December 2025 (F33)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger Seats for Out of County area closing 11 December 2025 (F33)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d93231d-a23c-4c89-ba08-b667403d8ecd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc56229d-ca0d-463b-99ea-a90e1fea9fac
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
Large

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
£31,058 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 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
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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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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