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title: "Lot 1b - up to 8 passenger seats for Westmorland and Furness Council area closing 13 July 2023 (F34)"
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# Lot 1b - up to 8 passenger seats for Westmorland and Furness Council area closing 13 July 2023 (F34)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-522dc14a-ac5d-4d9b-901f-d77d22a36a3a

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for "Lot 1b - up to 8 passenger seats for Westmorland and Furness Council area." This contract falls under the transport services category and covers the region of England in the United Kingdom. The initial tender closed on 13 July 2023, with the contract period starting on 1 September 2023 and ending on 31 August 2024. The process utilised an open procedure, providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Key dates include the award on 20 July 2023 and the publishing date on 31 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry to grow by providing area-specific passenger services. SMEs, in particular, can benefit from this contract as it supports their involvement. Suitable businesses include local taxi services and contracting car services that can cater to the transport needs of Westmorland and Furness Council. The awarded suppliers, Hobans Contracting Cars Ltd and n & c taxi services, exemplify the types of businesses that can successfully compete in this sector, offering reliable and efficient transport solutions.

## Notice

Lot 1b - up to 8 passenger seats for Westmorland and Furness Council area closing 13 July 2023 (F34)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46ef38ea-1c7a-4a84-83d9-8c6de32d5216 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | HOBANS CONTRACTING CARS; N & C TAXI SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46ef38ea-1c7a-4a84-83d9-8c6de32d5216

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46ef38ea-1c7a-4a84-83d9-8c6de32d5216
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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