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title: "Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above in the Kirkby Lonsdale area closing 18 August 2023 (F46)"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above in the Kirkby Lonsdale area closing 18 August 2023 (F46)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a386e141-7574-444b-bb94-b1b133772d2f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above in the Kirkby Lonsdale area" was managed by the Westmorland and Furness Council. This process falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with a focus on service provision in England, United Kingdom. The tender was conducted through an open procedure and was completed in the award stage on 18 August 2023, with a contract period from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2027. The council is located at Cumbria House, Carlisle, and can be contacted through Dionne Bindokas.

Targeted towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in transport services. The contract was awarded to KT's Coaches of Kendal, highlighting potential suitability for enterprises operating in the transport sector, specifically those capable of providing passenger services with a minimum capacity. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for companies looking to build a portfolio in regional transport service provision within the UK.

## Notice

Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above in the Kirkby Lonsdale area closing 18 August 2023 (F46)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7482ad9f-a13d-4b8b-aa0d-e7b6cd8547b1 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 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 | Not specified |
| 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 | KT'S COACHES OF KENDAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7482ad9f-a13d-4b8b-aa0d-e7b6cd8547b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7482ad9f-a13d-4b8b-aa0d-e7b6cd8547b1
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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