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title: "Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e730b32-7f29-4736-a5b7-319cf40769ab

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Carlisle, UK, has completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process for transport services with a contract title "Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)." The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and was conducted via an open procedure. The contract period is set to commence on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2029, with the award being granted on 22nd July 2025. This procurement took place in the region of England, focusing on services that require accessibility features for transportation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in transport services to expand their operations, especially those specialising in wheelchair-accessible transportation. SMEs ideally positioned to bid on such contracts are those with capabilities in providing specialised vehicle modifications and passenger assistance. The open procedure used for this tender maximises competitive access, thereby allowing a diverse range of qualified businesses to participate. R & L Taxis Ltd, identified as the supplier for this contract, reflects the potential for similar companies to secure government contracts, facilitating business growth within the public service sector.

## Notice

Lot 4b - Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 21 July 2025 (F4)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe07bac-8d7b-4cfb-a845-776d713050b3 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| 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 | R & L TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe07bac-8d7b-4cfb-a845-776d713050b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe07bac-8d7b-4cfb-a845-776d713050b3
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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