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Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above in the Kirkby Lonsdale area closing 18 August 2023 (F46)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above in the Kirkby Lonsdale area" was managed by the Westmorland and Furness Council. This process falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with a focus on service provision in England, United Kingdom. The tender was conducted through an open procedure and was completed in the award stage on 18 August 2023, with a contract period from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2027. The council is located at Cumbria House, Carlisle, and can be contacted through Dionne Bindokas.

Targeted towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in transport services. The contract was awarded to KT's Coaches of Kendal, highlighting potential suitability for enterprises operating in the transport sector, specifically those capable of providing passenger services with a minimum capacity. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for companies looking to build a portfolio in regional transport service provision within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above in the Kirkby Lonsdale area closing 18 August 2023 (F46)

Notice Description

Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above in the Kirkby Lonsdale area closing 18 August 2023 (F46)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a386e141-7574-444b-bb94-b1b133772d2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7482ad9f-a13d-4b8b-aa0d-e7b6cd8547b1
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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

KT'S COACHES OF KENDAL

Further Information

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