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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 30 August 2023 (F48)"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 30 August 2023 (F48)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1c70342-fa9e-441e-aebf-1faa725fe459

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed an open procedure procurement process titled "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas," classified under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport). The tender took place in England and pertained to acquiring transport services, with key dates including a tender period ending on 30th August 2023 and a contract period from 5th September 2023 to 31st August 2027. The award was concluded on 1st September 2023, and the contract was subsequently published on 13th April 2026, with the procurement stage at the award level as of the latest update.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as reflected in the award to multiple suppliers, including gtbtransportservices, K Cars Kendal (UK) Limited, Lakeside Private Hire, and ThaoDo. These companies, along with any prospective transport service providers that are SMEs, have a prime opportunity to expand their reach in the public sector transport services market in the United Kingdom by participating in similar tenders. Such contracts can bolster a firm's portfolio, increase its reputation in providing reliable services, and provide a stable revenue stream over the multi-year contract period.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 30 August 2023 (F48)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3d6368-1570-4011-b93b-426c01749278 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | GTBTRANSPORTSERVICES; K CARS KENDAL (UK; LAKESIDE PRIVATE HIRE; THAODO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3d6368-1570-4011-b93b-426c01749278

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3d6368-1570-4011-b93b-426c01749278
  13th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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