Award

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 30 August 2023 (F48)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed an open procedure procurement process titled "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas," classified under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport). The tender took place in England and pertained to acquiring transport services, with key dates including a tender period ending on 30th August 2023 and a contract period from 5th September 2023 to 31st August 2027. The award was concluded on 1st September 2023, and the contract was subsequently published on 13th April 2026, with the procurement stage at the award level as of the latest update.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as reflected in the award to multiple suppliers, including gtbtransportservices, K Cars Kendal (UK) Limited, Lakeside Private Hire, and ThaoDo. These companies, along with any prospective transport service providers that are SMEs, have a prime opportunity to expand their reach in the public sector transport services market in the United Kingdom by participating in similar tenders. Such contracts can bolster a firm's portfolio, increase its reputation in providing reliable services, and provide a stable revenue stream over the multi-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 30 August 2023 (F48)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 30 August 2023 (F48)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1c70342-fa9e-441e-aebf-1faa725fe459
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3d6368-1570-4011-b93b-426c01749278
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
30 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
4
Supplier Names

GTBTRANSPORTSERVICES

K CARS KENDAL (UK

LAKESIDE PRIVATE HIRE

THAODO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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