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Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger Seats for Out of County area closing 13 February 2026 (F42)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking transport services to provide up to eight passenger seats for out-of-county areas. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is set within the United Kingdom, focusing on England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure. Initially, the tender was issued with a deadline on 13 February 2026, with the contract running from 19 February to 31 August 2026. The award stage was completed successfully, with the contract being awarded on 18 February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises, as larger companies with transport services capability are eligible to compete. The service requirements are well-suited for businesses that are adept at providing efficient passenger transport solutions within the United Kingdom. By engaging in such public procurement, businesses can expand their client base within the public sector and enhance their market presence through collaboration with governmental entities like Westmorland and Furness Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger Seats for Out of County area closing 13 February 2026 (F42)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 Passenger Seats for Out of County area closing 13 February 2026 (F42)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3f25276-7b01-49b5-b85e-5425c3f80507
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16c4770d-c3fa-42d2-bc8d-8421b3b228f6
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 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

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
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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