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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 9 August 2023 (F40)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council for the provision of transport services across various areas. The project, titled "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 9 August 2023 (F40)", falls under the industry category of Transport services, specifically excluding waste transport. The contract had a tender period closing on 9 August 2023 and a contract period from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2026. Located in the United Kingdom, this open procedure tender successfully progressed to the award stage, with the award date being set on 23 August 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process was specifically noted to be suitable for them. The open procurement method implies a competitive yet accessible process for qualified suppliers. With an overall contract value of £186,198.10, the successful awardees were several SMEs, including Eden Taxis, FTS Coach Hire Limited, Paul's Taxis Ltd, and Tabs Cars, indicating a promising opportunity for similar businesses to engage in public sector contracts and grow their operational scope within the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 9 August 2023 (F40)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 9 August 2023 (F40)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbe07901-7069-40f6-8ec3-f28539bcd528
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/439110c1-0721-4ba2-983e-e5ca92457dc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£186,198 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 3-4 years
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

EDEN TAXIS

FTS COACH HIRE

PAULS TAXIS

TABS CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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