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title: "Lot 2b - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Barrow-in-Furness area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)"
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# Lot 2b - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Barrow-in-Furness area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-391ca0e0-a869-4207-9d9d-e5ea6d3f5107

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council, pertains to the provision of transport services in the Barrow-in-Furness area, classified under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport. The tender, titled "Lot 2b - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant," followed an open procurement method and reached its award stage as of 11 September 2025. The service is set to commence on 9 September 2025 and conclude on 31 August 2026, with an initial proposal deadline on 21 July 2025. This process focuses on service provision within the United Kingdom, specifically in England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in passenger transport services. The contract, won by Carefree Travel Ltd., exemplifies an advantageous entry point for businesses with capacity and expertise in managing passenger transportation. Companies with agile operations that can accommodate transportation needs and provide a passenger assistant service are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities, facilitating business expansion and client base diversification in the local government sector.

## Notice

Lot 2b - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with Passenger Assistant for Barrow-in-Furness area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10541764-7d37-4471-8dfa-03d9a7ec78c7 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAREFREE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10541764-7d37-4471-8dfa-03d9a7ec78c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10541764-7d37-4471-8dfa-03d9a7ec78c7
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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