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title: "Bus Route - Service 597 : Windermere Town"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2024-09-05"
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# Bus Route - Service 597 : Windermere Town

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ab4826b-d8cc-41ac-8d01-0b7bb7d6e571

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## Summary

The Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking tenders for an additional bus service for Route 597 in Windermere Town, falling under services in the transport industry category. The current procurement stage is Tender, with the process initiated on 5th September 2024. The contract requires a daily price for the provision of the timetable as detailed in the tender documents. Interested parties need to submit their tenders by the deadline of 26th September 2024 at 14:00 BST, with the contract period starting on 21st October 2024 and ending on 4th November 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, specifically an "Open procedure (below threshold)," with a contract value estimated at £7,500 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations by securing a public sector contract. Companies capable of providing efficient and reliable transport services will find this tender particularly suitable. By participating in this bid, businesses have the chance to establish long-term working relationships with a reputable local authority, potentially leading to further contract opportunities in the future.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5ef677-d524-431f-87a8-4297e1ae20da |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 4 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5ef677-d524-431f-87a8-4297e1ae20da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5ef677-d524-431f-87a8-4297e1ae20da
  5th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

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