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title: "Bus Route - Service 106 Penrith - Shap - Kendal"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-06"
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# Bus Route - Service 106 Penrith - Shap - Kendal

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-587b8173-2bdb-4a50-be29-c326a4a83319

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting tenders for the contract titled "Bus Route - Service 106 Penrith - Shap - Kendal," falling under the transport services industry category (excluding waste transport). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 27 September 2024 at 14:00 BST. This service contract requires the provision of a daily timetable for a new bus service between Penrith, Shap, and Kendal in England. The contract is valued at £125,000 and will run from 21 October 2024 to 4 November 2025, following an open procedure procurement method suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of delivering bus transportation solutions. SMEs in the transport sector will find this contract particularly attractive due to its suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises. Companies with experience in regional bus services and effective route management are well-suited to compete, offering substantial scope for business growth in the public transport domain within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service between Penrith - Shap - Kendal. A Daily price is required for a provision of the timetable (or part timetable) included in the tender document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae2b9bc-3f6f-4e45-9ef4-b9efc108200a |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 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 | £125,000 |
| 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

- 6 Sep 2024 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae2b9bc-3f6f-4e45-9ef4-b9efc108200a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae2b9bc-3f6f-4e45-9ef4-b9efc108200a
  6th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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