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title: "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Penrith area closing 24 March 2025 (F73)"
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# Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Penrith area closing 24 March 2025 (F73)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34e0f865-423a-4f2d-8c49-ba24cb6849cf

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## Summary

The Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of transport services, specifically for “Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Penrith area”. This open procedure tender was classified under the industry category "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and focused on the Penrith area in England, United Kingdom. The tender stage has now been awarded, with final submissions having been due by 24 March 2025. The contract period begins on 22 April 2025 and will end on 31 August 2027. Key contacts including Dionne Bindokas at the Westmorland and Furness Council were integral to this process, with a total contract value of GBP 71,394 being awarded on 26 March 2025 to Cumbria Taxi.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector to secure long-term contracts with public authorities. Companies offering passenger transport services with the capability to provide up to eight seats, including a passenger assistant, are well-suited to similar tenders. Successful bids would help businesses expand their client base by offering critical transport solutions to local councils, ensuring steady revenue over the contract term. The open procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent selection process, encouraging SMEs to participate and succeed in public sector tenders.

## Notice

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Penrith area closing 24 March 2025 (F73)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce613f8-bc02-44f2-972d-8038abe51cc7 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,394 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUMBRIA TAXI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce613f8-bc02-44f2-972d-8038abe51cc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce613f8-bc02-44f2-972d-8038abe51cc7
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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