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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 11 September 2023 (F52-3)"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 11 September 2023 (F52-3)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-007a7ed9-084d-4b25-98c9-d54e61881ee9

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has successfully completed the tender process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas." This contract falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and is situated within England, United Kingdom. The process followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 14th September 2023, with the contract period running from 15th September 2023 to 31st August 2026. The tender was open for submission until 11th September 2023, indicating a well-structured and timely process orchestrated by the council operating out of its base in Carlisle.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the successful participation of suppliers such as Cumbria Taxi and mandm taxis, both SMEs. The contract's scope for transporting passengers in various areas offers expansive potential for growth in local and regional transport services. Businesses with capabilities in providing transport solutions within England's region will find this tender particularly advantageous, fostering potential collaboration or expansion to meet demand as outlined by the council.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 11 September 2023 (F52-3)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98280ce6-bc46-4116-a955-d84c4380cd42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CUMBRIA TAXI; MANDM TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98280ce6-bc46-4116-a955-d84c4380cd42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98280ce6-bc46-4116-a955-d84c4380cd42
  13th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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