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title: "Bus Route - Service 555 between Kendal and Grasmere / Lancaster"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Bus Route - Service 555 between Kendal and Grasmere / Lancaster

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-516b413e-5372-4bab-a3b6-6fd332b881e5

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for the bus service 555 operating between Kendal and Grasmere/Lancaster. This procurement falls under the transport services category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The tender was carried out using an open procedure, and the procurement stage is now at the award stage as of 13 February 2025. The contract is valued at £33,600 and covers the period from 12 February 2025 to 4 November 2025. The service is intended to commence operations on 15 October 2025, with services running daily according to the timetable specified in the tender document.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, especially those experienced in public transport operations like bus services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for small and medium enterprises. Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire has been awarded the contract, but future tenders for similar routes or extensions can offer opportunities for other businesses to gain footholds in public transport operations within the region, facilitating their growth and expansion in the industry.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb64b60-8f3b-4910-95be-6becff4b2951 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 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 | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,600 |
| 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 & NORTH LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb64b60-8f3b-4910-95be-6becff4b2951

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb64b60-8f3b-4910-95be-6becff4b2951
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d186dd8f-5165-ef11-812e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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