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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 23 January 2025 (PRU F3C)"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 23 January 2025 (PRU F3C)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74d99f29-15f2-438c-98e1-0297892b9847

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area," categorized under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport). The contract was awarded on 24 January 2025, with a service start date of 28 January 2025 and an end date of 31 August 2025. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, which provides equal opportunity for participants. The delivery region is set in England, United Kingdom, and the contract value is £5,150.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for local businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in providing transport services. The open procurement method ensures broad participation, making it suitable for companies with the necessary capacity to deliver quality passenger transport services. Business growth can be fostered by establishing a reliable service relationship with the local council, enhancing the provider’s portfolio and reputation within the region. Freefone Taxis, an SME, has successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the procurement's suitability for similar businesses.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 23 January 2025 (PRU F3C)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1275b321-3dfd-4470-9d4b-51516ef66038 |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,150 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREEFONE TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1275b321-3dfd-4470-9d4b-51516ef66038

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1275b321-3dfd-4470-9d4b-51516ef66038
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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