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title: "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 09 March 2026 (F44)"
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# Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 09 March 2026 (F44)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d44f4d9c-2112-426f-a6c7-3e9f5e071f47

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the public procurement process for the contract titled "Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 09 March 2026 (F44)." The procurement, which falls under the services industry category of transport services, was initiated as an open procedure and has now reached the award stage as of 18th March 2026. This contract involves providing passenger transport services throughout various regions in England, including London, the South East, and the Midlands. The contract period is set from 20th March 2026 to 31st August 2026, presenting business opportunities across these locations.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of offering commuter solutions with a passenger assistant feature. The contract is tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering them a chance to compete on a significant scale in the public transportation sector. Suppliers like 24x7 Ltd, a large enterprise with proven expertise, exemplify the type of organisation well-suited to these procurement opportunities. The potential for business growth lies in the broad geographical coverage and the steady demand for reliable passenger services during the contract's duration, making it an appealing prospect for firms poised to expand their market presence in the transportation industry.

## Notice

Lot 1b - Up to 8 Passenger Seats with Passenger Assistant for Out of County area closing 09 March 2026 (F44)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1ac2d3-3ff6-4492-a19b-309c4047ecf4 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,627 |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 24X7 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1ac2d3-3ff6-4492-a19b-309c4047ecf4
- 18 Mar 2026 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa18b1c3-6cd4-4fce-ab42-bb3928c81040

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1ac2d3-3ff6-4492-a19b-309c4047ecf4
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa18b1c3-6cd4-4fce-ab42-bb3928c81040
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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