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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78027478-cecd-4b6d-8b8b-5795e8cc10dd

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has initiated a new tender process for the provision of a bus service for routes 680 and 888, covering Alston to Carlisle and Penrith. This service falls under the transport services industry category and is set to operate in England. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure below the financial threshold. Key dates include the tender end date on 27th September 2024 at 14:00 hrs and the contract period spanning from 21st October 2024 to 4th November 2025. The total contract value is £110,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services to expand their operations and client base. The daily pricing requirement for providing the timetable services ensures that efficient and competitive businesses have a chance to showcase their value. SMEs offering bus transport services that can reliably cover the specified routes will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Businesses with capabilities to manage and deliver timely bus services are encouraged to participate, as securing this contract could lead to a stable revenue stream and potential for further collaborations with the Council.

## 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/be092023-63ca-44d8-8aa8-3dd50cb59e9a |
| 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 | £110,000 |
| 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 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be092023-63ca-44d8-8aa8-3dd50cb59e9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be092023-63ca-44d8-8aa8-3dd50cb59e9a
  6th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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