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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cartmel area closing 10 July 2025 (F1)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Westmorland and Furness Council involves the provision of transport services, specifically for the Cartmel area with capacity for up to 8 passenger seats. This contract, identified by the title "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cartmel area closing 10 July 2025 (F1)," falls under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport), located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 3rd September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The deadline for tender submission was on the 10th of July 2025, and the award was made active as of the 11th of July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Westmorland and Furness Council, known for engaging new and diverse suppliers, awarded the contract to Sandor Szegi/ Alex Taxis, indicating a preference for agile and responsive companies capable of catering to localised transport needs. Businesses similar in scale to Sandor Szegi/ Alex Taxis or those looking to expand their footprint in the Cumbria transport sector would find this type of opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and future business development.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cartmel area closing 10 July 2025 (F1)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cartmel area closing 10 July 2025 (F1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b946ed2a-068f-4fad-9ed2-45b45cf1ff53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aab14b7-ec80-4ccd-b7af-e7889831ffd9
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
£31,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 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

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
1
Supplier Name

SANDOR SZEGI/ ALEX TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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