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title: "Bus Route - Service 104 Carlisle - Penrith"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-06"
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# Bus Route - Service 104 Carlisle - Penrith

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d86234d-0ec4-44bd-bb70-84fbffa63306

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking tenders for an additional bus service contract for Service 104, operating between Carlisle and Penrith. This procurement process falls under the transport services category and is conducted via an open procedure below the threshold. The tender process is currently active and the submission deadline is set for 27th September 2024. The contract, valued at £113,000, is set to commence on 21st October 2024 and will run until 4th November 2025. The procurement process is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and aims to procure daily services as detailed in the tender documentation.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in intercity bus routes, to expand their network and enhance their service offerings. SMEs within the transport industry in the United Kingdom are well-positioned to compete for this contract, given the open procurement method and the substantial contract value. Businesses with experience in managing daily bus routes and those looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the English transport services sector should find this tender particularly beneficial for growth and operational expansion.

## Notice

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service between 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/dc411ca3-ec46-4eed-bb37-2c5b71119b6b |
| 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 | £113,000 |
| 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 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc411ca3-ec46-4eed-bb37-2c5b71119b6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc411ca3-ec46-4eed-bb37-2c5b71119b6b
  6th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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