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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 11 September 2023 (F50)"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 11 September 2023 (F50)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d4f53eb-8ca7-4a91-97f5-b0d4d9450937

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Westmorland and Furness Council focuses on the provision of transport services with up to 8 passenger seats for various areas in England. The procurement falls under the industry category of Transport services, excluding Waste transport (CPV classification: 60000000). The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to participate. The tender process reached the award stage, with contracts having commenced on 18th September 2023 and scheduled to conclude on 31st August 2026. Although the tender period concluded on 11th September 2023, the award notice was formally published later on 13th April 2026.

This transport services contract represents a promising opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it explicitly highlights suitability for SMEs. The contract opens avenues for businesses within the transportation industry in the UK to expand their operations and secure long-term work by servicing the council. Given the nature of the service required, taxi and transport providers, as evidenced by the awarded suppliers, would be well-positioned to compete and benefit from participating in future similar tenders. Such contracts not only provide financial benefits but also enhance business reputation and promote growth through governmental partnerships.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 11 September 2023 (F50)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38b29abe-050c-48dd-9a2b-447423708f2d |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2023 - 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | ALEX TAXIS; MMK APPLEBY TAXIS; NIGHT AIRPORT TAXIS; SCARR`S CARS; TABS CARS; THANE HUNTLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38b29abe-050c-48dd-9a2b-447423708f2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38b29abe-050c-48dd-9a2b-447423708f2d
  13th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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