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title: "Bus Route - Service 646 Penrith Town Service"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-06"
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# Bus Route - Service 646 Penrith Town Service

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7365d616-c691-4a26-8d17-244f2fdcab73

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking bids for the provision of a Bus Service (Service 646) within Penrith Town Centre, under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 27th September 2024 at 14:00 BST. The contract is scheduled to commence on 21st October 2024 and conclude on 4th November 2025. This open procedure tender is targeted below the financial threshold, with an estimated contract value of £61,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that can offer competitive daily rates for bus operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender is particularly suited for smaller businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public transportation sector. With its focus on localised bus services in Penrith, this contract could prove especially advantageous for regionally based transport companies seeking to grow their business in the public sector.

## Notice

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a Bus Service in Penrith Town Centre. A Daily price is required for a provision of the timetable (or part 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/847414ff-b05f-4dc0-a7e8-b886d84d8ee3 |
| 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 | £61,000 |
| 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 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847414ff-b05f-4dc0-a7e8-b886d84d8ee3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847414ff-b05f-4dc0-a7e8-b886d84d8ee3
  6th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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