Tender

Bus Route - Service 555 between Kendal and Grasmere / Lancaster

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Aug 2024 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Bus Route - Service 555 between Kendal and Grasmere / Lancaster" in the transport services industry (excl. waste transport). The project involves the provision of a bus service connecting Kendal, Grasmere, and Lancaster. The tender is conducted through an open procedure and is open for submissions until 18th September 2024 at 14:00 BST. The service contract is set to commence on 21st October 2025 and conclude on 4th November 2025. The contract, valued at £18,000, targets service provision in England, United Kingdom, with an emphasis on engaging SMEs.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those providing bus services, to expand their operations and take on a public service contract. It is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow their portfolio within the public sector. Participating in this tender can help businesses enhance their reputation and gain experience in managing government contracts, which is beneficial for long-term business growth and stability in the transport services industry.

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Notice Title

Bus Route - Service 555 between Kendal and Grasmere / Lancaster

Notice Description

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service between Kendal and Grasmere / Lancaster. A Daily price is required for provision of the timetable (or parts of timetable) included in the tender document. The tender is advertised via The Chest, if you are not already registered on the portal the help you need to get started can be found here https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. All details are in the documents within the tender and available via the above portal. Should you have any further questions please direct them via the messaging system on The Chest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed61baae-781f-43e0-9028-3b560617d5ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41305dc5-f522-4ced-8856-95e619f2460b
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 4 Nov 2025 30 days
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
Gwyneth Timson
Contact Email
procurement2@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1768212268

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

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