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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 14 July 2025"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 14 July 2025

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b287d1a6-a3e4-4fde-a14c-83458c8ca5c2

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## Summary

The public procurement process managed by Westmorland and Furness Council involves a tender titled "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas," classified under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport). It primarily covers regions in England, United Kingdom. This open procedure allowed for competitive bidding, and the tender stage has concluded, moving to the award stage. The tender period ended on 14 July 2025, with the contract period set from 3 September 2025 to 31 August 2027. This contract was awarded on 16 July 2025, with a total value of £115,710 GBP, and details were published on 11 September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, as the procurement process has favoured such businesses. The awarded contracts to suppliers like Alex taxis, LA7 taxi, and Night Airport Taxis highlight the scope for SMEs to secure public contracts, enabling business growth and regional footprint expansion. Companies offering transport services, particularly those equipped to provide passenger services across various locations in England, would have found this tender particularly lucrative.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 14 July 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d583f02-49a8-42e7-a508-8df836cb6968 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,710 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ALEX TAXIS; LA7 TAXI; NIGHT AIRPORT TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d583f02-49a8-42e7-a508-8df836cb6968

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d583f02-49a8-42e7-a508-8df836cb6968
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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