Tender

Bus Route - Service 646 Penrith Town Service

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Sep 2024 at 11:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking bids for the provision of a Bus Service (Service 646) within Penrith Town Centre, under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 27th September 2024 at 14:00 BST. The contract is scheduled to commence on 21st October 2024 and conclude on 4th November 2025. This open procedure tender is targeted below the financial threshold, with an estimated contract value of £61,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that can offer competitive daily rates for bus operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender is particularly suited for smaller businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public transportation sector. With its focus on localised bus services in Penrith, this contract could prove especially advantageous for regionally based transport companies seeking to grow their business in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Route - Service 646 Penrith Town Service

Notice Description

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a Bus Service in Penrith Town Centre. A Daily price is required for a provision of the timetable (or part of the timetable) included in the tender document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7365d616-c691-4a26-8d17-244f2fdcab73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847414ff-b05f-4dc0-a7e8-b886d84d8ee3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£61,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 4 Nov 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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