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title: "Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above for Penrith area closing 23 August 2023 (F44)"
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# Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above for Penrith area closing 23 August 2023 (F44)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb8f6d60-5a5d-45a2-9878-db8e841ba46c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above for Penrith area" was conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This process falls under the transport services industry category and was executed using an open procedure. The tender closed on 23 August 2023, with the contract awarded on 31 August 2023. The procurement is in the award stage currently, and the contract period extends from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2027. The buying organisation, Westmorland and Furness Council, has a focus on providing efficient public transport services in the Penrith area, specifically for projects involving 17 passenger seats and above.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services to expand their market presence and establish long-term relations with governmental bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly benefit as the procurement method is conducive to such entities. K & B Travel Ltd successfully secured the contract, reflecting the council's openness to engaging with SMEs in service delivery operations. Businesses with expertise in providing high-capacity transport solutions in the UK, especially around the Penrith area, stand to gain by engaging in similar tenders. This contract opens pathways for consistent revenue streams over the four-year period, encouraging business stability and growth in the transport sector.

## Notice

Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above for Penrith area closing 23 August 2023 (F44)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/620da56f-f681-4d98-9976-80ca38c8affe |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 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 | K & B TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/620da56f-f681-4d98-9976-80ca38c8affe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/620da56f-f681-4d98-9976-80ca38c8affe
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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