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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 23 February 2026 (F43)"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 23 February 2026 (F43)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b2c50c6-3ea4-470c-b251-ac9d23c1a673

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Westmorland and Furness Council involves the provision of transport services, specifically for up to 8 passenger seats across various areas in England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Transport Services, excluding waste transport, with a contract running from 5th March 2026 to 31st August 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, encouraging wide participation. The tender stage is complete, with the award being made on 3rd March 2026, and the process was finalized and published on 16th June 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with capabilities in regional passenger transport, such as Future Private Hire Taxis and K Cars Kendal (UK) Limited, which have been awarded contracts, are well-suited to this opportunity. The open procurement approach ensures fair competition among eligible providers, potentially fostering new business relationships and expansions for those invested in the service delivery to public sector clients.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 23 February 2026 (F43)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c21df3-0863-4613-9c6f-c6437cc25bfb |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,357 |
| 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 | FUTURE PRIVATE HIRE TAXIS; K CARS KENDAL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c21df3-0863-4613-9c6f-c6437cc25bfb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c21df3-0863-4613-9c6f-c6437cc25bfb
  16th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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