Tender

Bus Route - Service 552 : Silverdale - Arnside - Milnthorpe / Kendal

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Sep 2024 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is currently in the tender stage for a new bus service contract titled "Bus Route - Service 552: Silverdale - Arnside - Milnthorpe / Kendal". This transport services procurement, classified under CPV code 60000000, aims to establish a daily bus route in the region of England. The contract is valued at £135,000 and the procurement is being conducted via an open procedure (below threshold). Key dates include the tender closing date on 26th September 2024 and the contract period from 21st October 2024 to 4th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector. Businesses that specialise in local transport services and have experience managing bus routes would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The contract provides the potential for stable income over a year and can help build a strong relationship with a regional public authority. The open procurement method ensures a competitive application process, allowing qualified businesses a fair chance to secure the contract.

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Notice Title

Bus Route - Service 552 : Silverdale - Arnside - Milnthorpe / Kendal

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de56190-1bf2-4ffc-a934-13976b471cab
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
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 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

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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