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title: "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 23 February 2026 (F43)"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 23 February 2026 (F43)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-216b672a-d815-40ca-893c-6a1315306f5d

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## Summary

The procurement process for transportation services, specifically Lot 1b involving up to eight passenger seats with a passenger assistant, was conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council. The contract pertains to the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, and covers various areas within England, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the tendering period concluding on 23 February 2026. The contract was awarded on 3 March 2026, with a service duration from 5 March 2026 to 31 August 2027. The procurement stage is complete and the project was executed under an open procedure, conforming to the rules of transparency and competition.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the transport sector. The tender was well-suited for businesses experienced in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of offering additional assistance to passengers. The procurement was awarded to CUMBRIA TAXI and Lakeside Private Hire, highlighting the importance of local and small-scale providers in delivering tailored transport solutions. The open procedure used in this tender process allows various qualified businesses to compete, thus expanding their market reach and enhancing their service portfolios.

## Notice

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 23 February 2026 (F43)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e604e47c-6a66-422f-90b3-85fdfdf0aa48 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| 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 | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| 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; LAKESIDE PRIVATE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e604e47c-6a66-422f-90b3-85fdfdf0aa48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e604e47c-6a66-422f-90b3-85fdfdf0aa48
  16th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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