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title: "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 7 December 2023 (F81)"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-25"
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# Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 7 December 2023 (F81)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc89a2fb-c374-48c5-8996-c26acdfd8388

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for transporting up to eight passengers with an assistant in various areas of England. The contract, titled "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for various areas closing 7 December 2023 (F81)", falls under the industry category of Transport Services (excluding Waste transport). The procurement followed a restricted procedure method and reached the award stage on 25 March 2025, with the contract period running from 11 December 2023 to 31 August 2027. The key date for business users was the tender closing date on 7 December 2023, with the contract being awarded on 8 December 2023. The procurement is under the services category, facilitated by the selective procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in passenger transportation. SMEs are especially encouraged to engage with this project as it explicitly supports their involvement. The winning suppliers, 24x7 Ltd and Lakeside Taxi, indicate that businesses with substantial capacity and experience in the region of England will find significant growth opportunities. Companies providing similar transport solutions in the designated areas stand to benefit from such contracts by leveraging their local expertise and expanding their service footprint.

## Notice

All details via The Chest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1215cfe-c7e2-4686-9407-0fbc58915d20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £221,802 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | 24X7; LAKESIDE TAXI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1215cfe-c7e2-4686-9407-0fbc58915d20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1215cfe-c7e2-4686-9407-0fbc58915d20
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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