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title: "Bus Route - Service 11 / X12 : Barrow - Ulverston - Coniston"
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# Bus Route - Service 11 / X12 : Barrow - Ulverston - Coniston

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-247dd62b-baf5-48bc-aa36-73f7b7033cb3

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for a bus service on the route between Barrow, Ulverston, and Coniston. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 60000000 for Transport services (excluding Waste transport), followed an open procedure. The tendering stage for the service, which required a daily price for the provision of the timetable, finished on 26th September 2024. The contract, valued at £37,160, is set to start on 12th February 2025 and end on 4th November 2025, covering the region of England in the United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 12th February 2025.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those with experience in operating regional bus routes and the capability to meet specific timetable requirements. While this particular contract is awarded to The Traveller Choice, businesses in the transport sector can look out for similar opportunities with Westmorland and Furness Council and other local authorities, allowing for expansion and increased service offerings within the region.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56d0fc5-e397-4d90-93ca-0aa45cfe9f23 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2025 - 4 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,160 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TRAVELLER CHOICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56d0fc5-e397-4d90-93ca-0aa45cfe9f23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56d0fc5-e397-4d90-93ca-0aa45cfe9f23
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1816ee43-d26a-ef11-812f-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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