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Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above for Penrith area closing 23 August 2023 (F44)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above for Penrith area" was conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This process falls under the transport services industry category and was executed using an open procedure. The tender closed on 23 August 2023, with the contract awarded on 31 August 2023. The procurement is in the award stage currently, and the contract period extends from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2027. The buying organisation, Westmorland and Furness Council, has a focus on providing efficient public transport services in the Penrith area, specifically for projects involving 17 passenger seats and above.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services to expand their market presence and establish long-term relations with governmental bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly benefit as the procurement method is conducive to such entities. K & B Travel Ltd successfully secured the contract, reflecting the council's openness to engaging with SMEs in service delivery operations. Businesses with expertise in providing high-capacity transport solutions in the UK, especially around the Penrith area, stand to gain by engaging in similar tenders. This contract opens pathways for consistent revenue streams over the four-year period, encouraging business stability and growth in the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above for Penrith area closing 23 August 2023 (F44)

Notice Description

Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above for Penrith area closing 23 August 2023 (F44)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb8f6d60-5a5d-45a2-9878-db8e841ba46c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/620da56f-f681-4d98-9976-80ca38c8affe
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
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 4-5 years
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
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

K & B TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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