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title: "Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above for the Penrith area closing 15 April 2024 (F14W&F)"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above for the Penrith area closing 15 April 2024 (F14W&F)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2971096-54ac-42c6-9a72-a1f167549cca

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for "Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above for the Penrith area." This contract falls under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and is planned to be executed in England, United Kingdom. The contract was tendered through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 15 April 2024 and the contract award date set on 13 May 2024. The contract period starts on 3 June 2024 and will run until 31 August 2027. The contract is worth £99,600 GBP and has been awarded to Alba Travel Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in the region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in passenger transport in and around the Penrith area. SMEs are particularly well-suited, given the suitability criteria specified by the buying organisation. Companies offering reliable and scalable transport services can benefit from long-term revenue and increased visibility by partnering with a public entity such as the Westmorland and Furness Council. The extended contract period allows businesses to plan and manage resources effectively, providing potential stability and growth over the next three years.

## Notice

Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above for the Penrith area closing 15 April 2024 (F14W&F)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766e0382-0e5b-43fc-82df-fa54d08dab27 |
| 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 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,600 |
| 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 | ALBA TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766e0382-0e5b-43fc-82df-fa54d08dab27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766e0382-0e5b-43fc-82df-fa54d08dab27
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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