Tender

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

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Sep 2024 at 11:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting tenders for a bus service contract for the route connecting Penrith, Appleby, and Kirkby Stephen in England. Classified under transport services, the open procedure contract is valued at £125,000 and targets the provision of daily timetable services as stipulated in the tender documents. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 27th September 2024 at 14:00 and the contract period from 21st October 2024 to 4th November 2025. The procurement process is in the tender stage and employs a below threshold open procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, given its value and scope. Businesses providing transport services, especially those with experience in local bus services, will find themselves well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to establish or solidify their presence in the region, enhancing their portfolio with a government contract while contributing to local public transport infrastructure.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff851ca-5519-4a5e-99a5-434b348cd6af
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
£125,000 £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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