Tender

Bus Route - Service 680 / 888 Alston - Carlisle / Penrith

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Sep 2024 at 11:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has initiated a new tender process for the provision of a bus service for routes 680 and 888, covering Alston to Carlisle and Penrith. This service falls under the transport services industry category and is set to operate in England. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure below the financial threshold. Key dates include the tender end date on 27th September 2024 at 14:00 hrs and the contract period spanning from 21st October 2024 to 4th November 2025. The total contract value is £110,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services to expand their operations and client base. The daily pricing requirement for providing the timetable services ensures that efficient and competitive businesses have a chance to showcase their value. SMEs offering bus transport services that can reliably cover the specified routes will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Businesses with capabilities to manage and deliver timely bus services are encouraged to participate, as securing this contract could lead to a stable revenue stream and potential for further collaborations with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Route - Service 680 / 888 Alston - Carlisle / Penrith

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be092023-63ca-44d8-8aa8-3dd50cb59e9a
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
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
Pam Moffatt
Contact Email
pam.moffatt@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1539793146

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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