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title: "Bus Route - Service 563 : Penrith - Appleby - Kirkby Stephen"
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# Bus Route - Service 563 : Penrith - Appleby - Kirkby Stephen

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6768bfc-e4b5-4796-b61b-04f77301a8d1

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting tenders for a bus service contract for the route connecting Penrith, Appleby, and Kirkby Stephen in England. Classified under transport services, the open procedure contract is valued at £125,000 and targets the provision of daily timetable services as stipulated in the tender documents. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 27th September 2024 at 14:00 and the contract period from 21st October 2024 to 4th November 2025. The procurement process is in the tender stage and employs a below threshold open procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, given its value and scope. Businesses providing transport services, especially those with experience in local bus services, will find themselves well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to establish or solidify their presence in the region, enhancing their portfolio with a government contract while contributing to local public transport infrastructure.

## Notice

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service between Penrith - Appleby - Kirkby Stephen. 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/9ff851ca-5519-4a5e-99a5-434b348cd6af |
| 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 | £125,000 |
| 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 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff851ca-5519-4a5e-99a5-434b348cd6af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff851ca-5519-4a5e-99a5-434b348cd6af
  6th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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