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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats For Cumberland Council Closing 19 February 2024 (F7C)"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats For Cumberland Council Closing 19 February 2024 (F7C)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7addae66-206b-4086-94de-33b510f733e6

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council, based in Kendal, United Kingdom, conducted an open tendering process for a transport services contract titled "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats For Cumberland Council." The tender, classified under CPV code 60000000 (Transport services excluding waste transport), reached the award stage with a conclusion date set for 19 February 2024. The contract period is scheduled from 26 February 2024 to 31 August 2026. The process started with the release of an award notice on 18 December 2024, following the competitive procurement procedure that saw participation from various suppliers within England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector. Businesses specialising in passenger transport could leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and establish a working relationship with a local council. The awarded suppliers, Airbus 2000 Ltd and Irvings Taxi Hire, highlight the suitability and focus on SME participation, which is evident in the procurement process tailored to attract such businesses. SMEs with the capability to provide quality transport solutions should consider competing in similar tenders to foster business growth and sustainability.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats For Cumberland Council Closing 19 February 2024 (F7C)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1ab5e9-98e8-4305-bb7a-afc72496db64 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,650 |
| 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 | AIRBUS 2000; IRVINGS TAXI HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1ab5e9-98e8-4305-bb7a-afc72496db64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1ab5e9-98e8-4305-bb7a-afc72496db64
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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