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Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 09 March 2026 (F44)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:04

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the public procurement process for the contract titled "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 09 March 2026 (F44)." The procurement, which falls under the services industry category of transport services, was initiated as an open procedure and has now reached the award stage as of 18th March 2026. This contract involves providing passenger transport services throughout various regions in England, including London, the South East, and the Midlands. The contract period is set from 20th March 2026 to 31st August 2026, presenting business opportunities across these locations.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of offering commuter solutions with a passenger assistant feature. The contract is tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering them a chance to compete on a significant scale in the public transportation sector. Suppliers like 24x7 Ltd, a large enterprise with proven expertise, exemplify the type of organisation well-suited to these procurement opportunities. The potential for business growth lies in the broad geographical coverage and the steady demand for reliable passenger services during the contract's duration, making it an appealing prospect for firms poised to expand their market presence in the transportation industry.

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Notice Title

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 09 March 2026 (F44)

Notice Description

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 09 March 2026 (F44)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d44f4d9c-2112-426f-a6c7-3e9f5e071f47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1ac2d3-3ff6-4492-a19b-309c4047ecf4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£13,627 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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