Award

Bus Route - Service 597 : Windermere Town

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for a new bus service (Service 597) in Windermere Town. This contract falls under the transport services category and specifically excludes waste transport services. Key dates include the tender period ending on 26th September 2024, with the contract running from 21st October 2024 to 4th November 2025. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the total contract value amounts to GBP 7,140. The award was published on 12th February 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector to expand their services within the region, specifically servicing daily bus routes within Windermere Town. Such tenders are well-suited for organisations capable of providing reliable transportation services and looking to establish a foothold or expand their presence in the public service transport industry. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in commercial transport services may find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth. Lakeland Commercials Ltd has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the potential for other similar businesses to compete in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Bus Route - Service 597 : Windermere Town

Notice Description

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service in Windermere Town. 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-b5fd17-793d105f-4fb7-44f7-bf6b-a67d558efd8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f31aabb-07c7-4a42-a73e-92d8fde4056d
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
£7,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,140 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAKELAND COMMERCIALS

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