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title: "Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible with passenger assistant in the Kendal area closing 19 July 2023 (F35)"
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# Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible with passenger assistant in the Kendal area closing 19 July 2023 (F35)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b2088fd-5a1e-4872-9248-fc289d7ad3b9

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has concluded the award phase of their public procurement process titled "Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible with passenger assistant in the Kendal area," classified within the Transport services industry category. Located in England, United Kingdom, the procurement utilised an open procedure method. The tender period concluded on 19 July 2023, with the contract commencing on 1 September 2023 and set to end on 31 August 2027. The contract, valued at £304,000, was awarded to Lakeside Private Hire; the award notice was published on 31 March 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accessible transport services. SMEs focusing on providing inclusive mobility solutions are well-suited to compete, given the Council's emphasis on accessibility and passenger assistance. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to establish long-term contracts and expand their services within the public sector, fostering growth and stability. The completion of this tender underscores the commitment to improving transport services in the Kendal area, presenting a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the transport industry.

## Notice

Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible with passenger assistant in the Kendal area closing 19 July 2023 (F35)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83f7fc0-36ee-4aa1-93be-f098f5e5395d |
| 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 | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £304,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAKESIDE PRIVATE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83f7fc0-36ee-4aa1-93be-f098f5e5395d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83f7fc0-36ee-4aa1-93be-f098f5e5395d
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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