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Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 17 November 2025 (F30)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council conducted a procurement process for the provision of transport services under the title "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area". This process falls under the industry classification of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, and is part of the services procurement category. The project location is England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process has reached the award stage. The tender had a submission deadline of 17 November 2025, with the contract period starting on 22 November 2025 and concluding on 31 August 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in transport services to expand their operations, particularly those capable of offering passenger assistance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly beneficial, given its inclusivity criteria. The winning bidder, Getaway Travel, an SME, highlights the suitability of the tender for similar-sized businesses. Engaging in such contracts can serve as an avenue for growth, providing a steady revenue stream and enhancing industry credentials.

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Notice Title

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 17 November 2025 (F30)

Notice Description

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 17 November 2025 (F30)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca1b59fa-0455-412b-b13c-b8fdf98fdbff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ec7de1-3d67-49f8-b1e8-4b5bf8a82c5b
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
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 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
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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

GETAWAY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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