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title: "Bus Route - Service 563 : Penrith - Appleby - Kirkby Stephen"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Bus Route - Service 563 : Penrith - Appleby - Kirkby Stephen

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31ba4922-f354-463b-ac20-08106314a921

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for the bus service route 563, covering Penrith to Appleby to Kirkby Stephen, classified under transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure, with key dates including the tender period end date on 27th September 2024 and the contract period running from 21st October 2024 to 4th November 2025. The contract is valued at £206,000 and aims to provide daily bus services as per the timetable outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those with experience in managing regional bus routes. While the suitability criteria indicate that this tender is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport companies like the successful bidder, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, are well-positioned to compete. Participation in this contract can enhance business visibility and growth through the provision of essential public transportation services in the specified regions of England.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260da9b4-8a8c-4024-9d63-a9dbfcfc4405 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 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 | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £206,000 |
| 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 | STAGECOACH CUMBRIA & NORRTH LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260da9b4-8a8c-4024-9d63-a9dbfcfc4405

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260da9b4-8a8c-4024-9d63-a9dbfcfc4405
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=26887127-396c-ef11-812f-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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