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title: "Lot 2a - between 9 and 16 passenger seats for Penrith area closing 23 August 2023 (F44)"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Lot 2a - between 9 and 16 passenger seats for Penrith area closing 23 August 2023 (F44)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43ce22a5-2e2b-4f41-9cd7-da7e8f740069

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Lot 2a - between 9 and 16 passenger seats for Penrith area" was managed by Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This project, categorised under "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and identified by CPV code 60000000, was initiated through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad competition among bidders. The tender closed on 23rd August 2023, with the subsequent contract period running from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, lastly updated on 13th April 2026, with Spencer Graham Coaches Ltd securing the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Companies that can provide between 9 and 16 passenger seats for regional transportation would find this contract particularly relevant. The focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) highlights a favourable environment for smaller companies to compete and grow. Being a project set in England, businesses based or with operational capacity in the UK would be well-positioned to fulfil the contractual requirements, offering an excellent chance for business expansion and establishing long-term partnerships with local government entities like Westmorland and Furness Council.

## Notice

Lot 2a - between 9 and 16 passenger seats for Penrith area closing 23 August 2023 (F44)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770cd416-7ffe-484a-8dbc-f3d81ee55d2b |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 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 | 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 | SPENCER GRAHAM COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770cd416-7ffe-484a-8dbc-f3d81ee55d2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770cd416-7ffe-484a-8dbc-f3d81ee55d2b
  13th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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