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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 28 March 2025 (PRU F12C)"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 28 March 2025 (PRU F12C)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de0e0cfa-fc84-4f78-bcc7-fe368d219be7

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a public procurement process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area," within the transport services industry category, focusing on non-waste transport. The contract period is from 31 March 2025 to 31 August 2025. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a key deadline having been on 28 March 2025. The awarded supplier is Metro Taxis, a registered SME, and the contract value is GBP 2,772. The location for this tender is England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those offering passenger transport solutions. SMEs with the capacity to fulfil contracts involving passenger seats could benefit greatly from participating in similar procurement opportunities. Companies that can effectively manage fleet operations and meet the needs of local councils would be well-suited to compete for these contracts, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market reach. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring a competitive and transparent process.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Cumberland Council area closing 28 March 2025 (PRU F12C)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914cfa4d-9659-4ebc-9f64-ba4e2ffba2c5 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,772 |
| 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 | METRO TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914cfa4d-9659-4ebc-9f64-ba4e2ffba2c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914cfa4d-9659-4ebc-9f64-ba4e2ffba2c5
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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