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title: "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 13 February 2026 (F42)"
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# Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 13 February 2026 (F42)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5f7b970-e91c-40f8-a824-6f3dbe7c1658

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## Summary

The tender process titled "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 13 February 2026 (F42)" was initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Kendal, England, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)," falls within the services industry category and utilised an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 13 February 2026, with the contract commencing from 19 February 2026 to 31 August 2026. The procurement process began as a tender and proceeded to the award stage with AIRPORT SERVICES UK LTD as the contractor. Key contact for the buying organisation is Megan Eland, available through the contact details provided.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Given its classification and requirement for up to 8 passenger seats with a passenger assistant, SMEs may find this contract particularly favourable and accessible. As the procurement process employed an open method, it encourages a diverse set of businesses to participate, promoting competitiveness and innovation within the transport industry. The geographic focus on expanding services beyond county borders suggests that companies with operational flexibility and an understanding of regional transport needs will be well-suited to capitalize on this opportunity.

## Notice

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 13 February 2026 (F42)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2fef4c-8244-423c-a980-f51ee4b284ef |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| 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 | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| 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 | AIRPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2fef4c-8244-423c-a980-f51ee4b284ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2fef4c-8244-423c-a980-f51ee4b284ef
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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