Award

Bus Route - Service 555 between Kendal and Grasmere / Lancaster

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for the bus service 555 operating between Kendal and Grasmere/Lancaster. This procurement falls under the transport services category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The tender was carried out using an open procedure, and the procurement stage is now at the award stage as of 13 February 2025. The contract is valued at £33,600 and covers the period from 12 February 2025 to 4 November 2025. The service is intended to commence operations on 15 October 2025, with services running daily according to the timetable specified in the tender document.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, especially those experienced in public transport operations like bus services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for small and medium enterprises. Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire has been awarded the contract, but future tenders for similar routes or extensions can offer opportunities for other businesses to gain footholds in public transport operations within the region, facilitating their growth and expansion in the industry.

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Notice Title

Bus Route - Service 555 between Kendal and Grasmere / Lancaster

Notice Description

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service between Kendal and Grasmere / Lancaster. A Daily price is required for provision of the timetable (or parts of timetable) included in the tender document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-516b413e-5372-4bab-a3b6-6fd332b881e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb64b60-8f3b-4910-95be-6becff4b2951
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
SME
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 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 & NORTH LANCASHIRE

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