Award

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 21 July 2025 (F4)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract titled "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas," categorised under transport services, primarily in the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure, reaching the award stage with the contract commencing on 3rd September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2027. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 182,400, was announced on 11th September 2025. Key dates included a tender closing deadline on 21st July 2025 and the contract period starting in early September 2025. This project presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given its focus on passenger transport services.

This tender process, through an open and transparent method, can foster business growth opportunities across the transport services industry, particularly for SMEs experienced in passenger transport within the UK. Businesses such as taxi services or logistics companies with capabilities to deliver up to 8 passenger seats can effectively compete in such tender processes. By securing contracts like this, firms can expand service offerings, bolster their market presence, and strengthen relationships with public sector buyers such as the Westmorland and Furness Council, potentially leading to long-term business stability and growth.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 21 July 2025 (F4)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 21 July 2025 (F4)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b786946e-2c6a-4e2a-9faf-a5af675196e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7941d25d-4ed8-48ca-b45c-320929f3edc1
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
£182,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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
2
Supplier Names

MANDM TAXIS

N & C TAXI SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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