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title: "Bus Route - Service 530 / 532 : Cartmel area"
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# Bus Route - Service 530 / 532 : Cartmel area

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aecbc2bb-a1e4-4cc5-81d8-068fb1c84cb4

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for the provision of bus services on routes 530 and 532 in the Cartmel area. This procurement falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure method and was completed with the award stage on 11th February 2025. The tender period ended on 26th September 2024, with the contract set to run from 12th February 2025 to 4th November 2025. The total contract value is £155,480 GBP.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The awarded suppliers, Blueworks Taxi Ltd and Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, indicate that both smaller and larger transport service providers have the potential to compete and secure contracts in this sector. Companies with existing capabilities in daily scheduled transport services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, thereby expanding their service offerings and market presence.

## Notice

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service in the Cartmel area. A Daily price is required for provision of the timetable (or part timetable) included in the tender document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/755e43bb-43cd-4f6f-8241-67bfe923dda0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 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 | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,480 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLUEWORKS TAXI; STAGECOACH CUMBRIA & NORTH LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/755e43bb-43cd-4f6f-8241-67bfe923dda0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/755e43bb-43cd-4f6f-8241-67bfe923dda0
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0ddc84da-646b-ef11-812f-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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