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title: "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area closing 12 January 2026 (F37)"
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# Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area closing 12 January 2026 (F37)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4d0ceb0-a17a-4ffd-9db3-160903979b14

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has successfully completed an open procurement process for Lot 1a, inviting suppliers to provide up to 8 passenger seats for the Out of County area in England. The procurement, classified under transport services (excluding waste transport), was initiated as a tender and reached the award stage on 16 January 2026. The contract began on 18 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 August 2026. The procedure followed an open method, promoting a transparent and competitive selection process, and was particularly accessible to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, with a focus on those capable of offering efficient passenger transportation solutions. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete, given the Council's openness to such enterprises. Engaging in this contract enables businesses to expand their client base within the public sector, enhancing their reputation and contributing to potential growth in long-term service provision across the UK transport industry.

## Notice

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area closing 12 January 2026 (F37)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb222a33-040e-479a-bbab-30c679eeba8f |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,430 |
| 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 | GTBTRANSPORTSERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb222a33-040e-479a-bbab-30c679eeba8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb222a33-040e-479a-bbab-30c679eeba8f
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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