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title: "Bus Route - Service X6 between Barrow and Kendal"
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# Bus Route - Service X6 between Barrow and Kendal

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78d2d022-2a7a-4bd2-99f7-d7090a7e060e

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking tenders for an additional bus service, specifically the Service X6 route between Barrow and Kendal. This tender, classified under Transport services (excl. Waste transport), aims to secure a daily price for the provision of the route's timetable. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase and utilises an open procedure (below threshold). The key deadline for submission is set for 18th September 2024 at 14:00 BST, with the contract period beginning on 21st October 2025 and ending on 4th November 2025. The service will operate within England, United Kingdom, and carries a value of £175,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their operations and establish a reliable revenue stream. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement's openness to such entities. Companies with a focus on passenger transport services and experience in regional transport logistics would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Partnering with Westmorland and Furness Council on this project can enhance business visibility and foster future collaboration with local government bodies.

## Notice

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service between Barrow and Kendal. A Daily price is required for provision of the timetable (or parts of timetable) included in the tender document. The tender is advertised via The Chest, if you are not already registered on the portal the help you need to get started can be found here https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. All details are in the documents within the tender and available via the above portal. Should you have any further questions please direct them via the messaging system on The Chest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a1242c-59b5-46b0-9f08-2a298b6abc91 |
| 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 | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 4 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| 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

- 28 Aug 2024 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a1242c-59b5-46b0-9f08-2a298b6abc91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a1242c-59b5-46b0-9f08-2a298b6abc91
  28th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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