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title: "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 6 March 2025 (F71)"
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# Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 6 March 2025 (F71)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91014778-d433-442f-b663-dc4bc5aa4f73

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for the contract entitled "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area." This tender falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and targets the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender stage, which ended on 6 March 2025, has moved to the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 14 March 2025 and concluding on 31 August 2026. The award decision was published on 10 March 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector, focusing particularly on those capable of providing passenger transport assistance. Given its suitability for SMEs, this contract can facilitate business growth by allowing smaller firms to secure public sector work with a dependable contract value of GBP 18,200. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include those with a proven track record in passenger transport services and those that can offer logistical support outside the county area. The awarded contract has been given to Getaway Travel, a recognised small enterprise.

## Notice

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 6 March 2025 (F71)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f701c2-152d-4944-a451-4ce7a3b54965 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,200 |
| 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 | GETAWAY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f701c2-152d-4944-a451-4ce7a3b54965

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f701c2-152d-4944-a451-4ce7a3b54965
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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