Award

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 14 July 2025

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by Westmorland and Furness Council involves a tender titled "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas," classified under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport). It primarily covers regions in England, United Kingdom. This open procedure allowed for competitive bidding, and the tender stage has concluded, moving to the award stage. The tender period ended on 14 July 2025, with the contract period set from 3 September 2025 to 31 August 2027. This contract was awarded on 16 July 2025, with a total value of £115,710 GBP, and details were published on 11 September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, as the procurement process has favoured such businesses. The awarded contracts to suppliers like Alex taxis, LA7 taxi, and Night Airport Taxis highlight the scope for SMEs to secure public contracts, enabling business growth and regional footprint expansion. Companies offering transport services, particularly those equipped to provide passenger services across various locations in England, would have found this tender particularly lucrative.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 14 July 2025

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 14 July 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b287d1a6-a3e4-4fde-a14c-83458c8ca5c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d583f02-49a8-42e7-a508-8df836cb6968
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
£115,710 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 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
Dionne Bindokas
Contact Email
dionnegeorgia.bindokas@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228226427

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
3
Supplier Names

ALEX TAXIS

LA7 TAXI

NIGHT AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-b287d1a6-a3e4-4fde-a14c-83458c8ca5c2-2025-09-11T14:31:47+01:00",
    "date": "2025-09-11T14:31:47+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-b287d1a6-a3e4-4fde-a14c-83458c8ca5c2",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "WAFC001-DN781037-91917376",
        "title": "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 14 July 2025",
        "description": "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 14 July 2025",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "60000000",
            "description": "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-07-14T10:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-09-03T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-275225",
            "name": "Westmorland and Furness Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Westmorland and Furness Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Cumbria House",
                "locality": "Carlisle",
                "postalCode": "CA1 1RD",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Dionne Bindokas",
                "email": "DionneGeorgia.Bindokas@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1228226427"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-251394",
            "name": "Alex taxis",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Alex taxis"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "LA97SH"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-67722",
            "name": "LA7 taxi",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "LA7 taxi"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "LA7 7DZ"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-202438",
            "name": "Night Airport Taxis",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Night Airport Taxis"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "LA7 7QG"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-275225",
        "name": "Westmorland and Furness Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-b287d1a6-a3e4-4fde-a14c-83458c8ca5c2-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-07-16T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-09-11T14:31:47+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 115710,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-251394",
                    "name": "Alex taxis"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-67722",
                    "name": "LA7 taxi"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-202438",
                    "name": "Night Airport Taxis"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-09-03T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d583f02-49a8-42e7-a508-8df836cb6968",
                    "datePublished": "2025-09-11T14:31:47+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}