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title: "Bus Route - Service 680 / 888 Alston - Carlisle / Penrith"
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# Bus Route - Service 680 / 888 Alston - Carlisle / Penrith

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ab1cfa0-65e9-4e40-8483-4fb958340fef

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for an additional bus service contract for routes 680 and 888, connecting Alston with Carlisle and Penrith. The industry category is "Transport services (excluding Waste transport)" and the service is expected to operate within England. The tender phase concluded on 27th September 2024, with the contract period commencing on 21st October 2024 and ending on 4th November 2025. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £110,000, has been awarded to Telford's Coaches Ltd.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing reliable daily bus services. Companies that specialise in public transportation and are looking to expand their service offerings in Northern England would find this contract beneficial. Despite the contract not being specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger bus transportation firms equipped with the necessary resources and experience will be well-suited to fulfil this service contract successfully.

## Notice

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service between Alston - Carlisle/Penrith. 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/acc7cd39-2d9e-4d30-8431-a6c42abe085e |
| 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 | 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 | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,960 |
| 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 | TELFORD'S COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc7cd39-2d9e-4d30-8431-a6c42abe085e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc7cd39-2d9e-4d30-8431-a6c42abe085e
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=98313688-3f6c-ef11-812f-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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