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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 9 August 2023 (F40)"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 9 August 2023 (F40)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbe07901-7069-40f6-8ec3-f28539bcd528

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council for the provision of transport services across various areas. The project, titled "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 9 August 2023 (F40)", falls under the industry category of Transport services, specifically excluding waste transport. The contract had a tender period closing on 9 August 2023 and a contract period from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2026. Located in the United Kingdom, this open procedure tender successfully progressed to the award stage, with the award date being set on 23 August 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process was specifically noted to be suitable for them. The open procurement method implies a competitive yet accessible process for qualified suppliers. With an overall contract value of £186,198.10, the successful awardees were several SMEs, including Eden Taxis, FTS Coach Hire Limited, Paul's Taxis Ltd, and Tabs Cars, indicating a promising opportunity for similar businesses to engage in public sector contracts and grow their operational scope within the transport sector.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 9 August 2023 (F40)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/439110c1-0721-4ba2-983e-e5ca92457dc9 |
| 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 | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £186,198 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | EDEN TAXIS; FTS COACH HIRE; PAULS TAXIS; TABS CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/439110c1-0721-4ba2-983e-e5ca92457dc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/439110c1-0721-4ba2-983e-e5ca92457dc9
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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