Award

Bus Route - Service 11 / X12 : Barrow - Ulverston - Coniston

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for a bus service on the route between Barrow, Ulverston, and Coniston. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 60000000 for Transport services (excluding Waste transport), followed an open procedure. The tendering stage for the service, which required a daily price for the provision of the timetable, finished on 26th September 2024. The contract, valued at £37,160, is set to start on 12th February 2025 and end on 4th November 2025, covering the region of England in the United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 12th February 2025.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those with experience in operating regional bus routes and the capability to meet specific timetable requirements. While this particular contract is awarded to The Traveller Choice, businesses in the transport sector can look out for similar opportunities with Westmorland and Furness Council and other local authorities, allowing for expansion and increased service offerings within the region.

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Notice Title

Bus Route - Service 11 / X12 : Barrow - Ulverston - Coniston

Notice Description

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service between Barrow - Ulverston - Coniston. A Daily price is required for a provision of the timetable (or parts of timetable) included in the tender document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-247dd62b-baf5-48bc-aa36-73f7b7033cb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56d0fc5-e397-4d90-93ca-0aa45cfe9f23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 4 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE TRAVELLER CHOICE

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