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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area closing 12 January 2026 (F37)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 10:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has successfully completed an open procurement process for Lot 1a, inviting suppliers to provide up to 8 passenger seats for the Out of County area in England. The procurement, classified under transport services (excluding waste transport), was initiated as a tender and reached the award stage on 16 January 2026. The contract began on 18 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 August 2026. The procedure followed an open method, promoting a transparent and competitive selection process, and was particularly accessible to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, with a focus on those capable of offering efficient passenger transportation solutions. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete, given the Council's openness to such enterprises. Engaging in this contract enables businesses to expand their client base within the public sector, enhancing their reputation and contributing to potential growth in long-term service provision across the UK transport industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area closing 12 January 2026 (F37)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area closing 12 January 2026 (F37)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4d0ceb0-a17a-4ffd-9db3-160903979b14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb222a33-040e-479a-bbab-30c679eeba8f
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
£1,430 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

GTBTRANSPORTSERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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