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title: "Bus Route - Service 564 Kirkby Stephen - Sedbergh - Kendal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36cef459-674b-48e8-99fd-8aef80326854"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-05"
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# Bus Route - Service 564 Kirkby Stephen - Sedbergh - Kendal

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36cef459-674b-48e8-99fd-8aef80326854

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting tenders for a bus service contract to operate Route 564, connecting Kirkby Stephen, Sedbergh, and Kendal. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the tender closing on 26 September 2024 at 14:00 and the contract scheduled to start on 21 October 2024, running until 4 November 2025. The estimated contract value is £100,000, and it falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport). The procurement method employed is an open procedure, specifically below the threshold, targeting service provision within England, United Kingdom. 

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially local SMEs, as the Council explicitly finds such entities suitable bidders. Companies experienced in providing reliable and efficient bus services will find this contract appealing due to its critical community role and potential for establishing or expanding their presence in the region. Moreover, participating in this open procurement process could enhance business visibility and credibility. Interested parties can engage with Westmorland and Furness Council through the provided contact information for further details and queries.

## Notice

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service between Kirkby Stephen - Sedbergh - Kendal. 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/6945a890-ea6c-404f-90b6-cb1fe369bba5 |
| 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 | £100,000 |
| 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 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6945a890-ea6c-404f-90b6-cb1fe369bba5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6945a890-ea6c-404f-90b6-cb1fe369bba5
  5th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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