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Bus Route - Service 563 : Penrith - Appleby - Kirkby Stephen

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for the bus service route 563, covering Penrith to Appleby to Kirkby Stephen, classified under transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure, with key dates including the tender period end date on 27th September 2024 and the contract period running from 21st October 2024 to 4th November 2025. The contract is valued at £206,000 and aims to provide daily bus services as per the timetable outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those with experience in managing regional bus routes. While the suitability criteria indicate that this tender is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport companies like the successful bidder, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, are well-positioned to compete. Participation in this contract can enhance business visibility and growth through the provision of essential public transportation services in the specified regions of England.

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Notice Title

Bus Route - Service 563 : Penrith - Appleby - Kirkby Stephen

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31ba4922-f354-463b-ac20-08106314a921
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260da9b4-8a8c-4024-9d63-a9dbfcfc4405
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
Large

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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£206,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 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

STAGECOACH CUMBRIA & NORRTH LANCASHIRE

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