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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 27 February 2025 (PRU F8C)"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 27 February 2025 (PRU F8C)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d13fdb0-0139-40c9-b0bb-bf38f89dd360

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area," classified under the transport services industry category (excluding waste transport). This open procedure tender reached its conclusion on 27 February 2025, and the contract awarded takes effect from 4 March 2025 until 31 August 2025. The procurement was aimed specifically within the Cumberland Council area in England, under the management of Helen Foster. The tender's total value is £5,810 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those with the capability to provide passenger transport solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) were specifically encouraged to participate, indicating a focus on smaller, local businesses. The successful bidder, lew's taxis, highlights the suitability for similar small-scale enterprises to secure government contracts, fostering growth and stability within the local economy through public procurement. Businesses experienced in transport services and looking to expand through government contracts would find such opportunities valuable for scaling operations and gaining prominence in the sector.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 27 February 2025 (PRU F8C)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff42dd8e-e146-44f9-a0da-e2515574979f |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,810 |
| 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 | LEW'S TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff42dd8e-e146-44f9-a0da-e2515574979f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff42dd8e-e146-44f9-a0da-e2515574979f
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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