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

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process titled "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 13 February 2026 (F42)" was initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Kendal, England, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)," falls within the services industry category and utilised an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 13 February 2026, with the contract commencing from 19 February 2026 to 31 August 2026. The procurement process began as a tender and proceeded to the award stage with AIRPORT SERVICES UK LTD as the contractor. Key contact for the buying organisation is Megan Eland, available through the contact details provided.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Given its classification and requirement for up to 8 passenger seats with a passenger assistant, SMEs may find this contract particularly favourable and accessible. As the procurement process employed an open method, it encourages a diverse set of businesses to participate, promoting competitiveness and innovation within the transport industry. The geographic focus on expanding services beyond county borders suggests that companies with operational flexibility and an understanding of regional transport needs will be well-suited to capitalize on this opportunity.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5f7b970-e91c-40f8-a824-6f3dbe7c1658
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2fef4c-8244-423c-a980-f51ee4b284ef
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
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

AIRPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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