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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area closing 26 January 2026 (F39)"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area closing 26 January 2026 (F39)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31647fe9-031e-464e-a144-0e0148de826c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council has successfully concluded with the award stage for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area," classified under Transport Services (excluding Waste Transport) with CPV code 60000000. This open procedure began with a tender closing date on 26 January 2026 and culminated in an award on the same date. The contract period spans from 30 January 2026 to 31 August 2026, covering transport services in the region of England, United Kingdom. Westmorland and Furness Council, based in Kendal, serves as the buying organisation, with contact available through Megan Eland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in regional transport services. The procurement's open procedure allows a broad participation, making it ideal for established transport service providers aiming to expand their service routes and client base in the public sector. Companies like Eden Taxis and Viesturs Kornis, both identified as SMEs, demonstrate that small-scale local businesses are well-positioned to succeed in such tenders, thereby fostering business growth and enhancing regional service offerings.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area closing 26 January 2026 (F39)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e32aefc-df54-4a00-a09e-113a5773f311 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,264 |
| 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 | EDEN TAXIS; VIESTURS KORNIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e32aefc-df54-4a00-a09e-113a5773f311

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e32aefc-df54-4a00-a09e-113a5773f311
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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