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title: "Bus Route - Service 552 : Silverdale - Arnside - Milnthorpe / Kendal"
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# Bus Route - Service 552 : Silverdale - Arnside - Milnthorpe / Kendal

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d579b599-a14d-4c87-9e47-a5fc25e3b402

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is currently in the tender stage for a new bus service contract titled "Bus Route - Service 552: Silverdale - Arnside - Milnthorpe / Kendal". This transport services procurement, classified under CPV code 60000000, aims to establish a daily bus route in the region of England. The contract is valued at £135,000 and the procurement is being conducted via an open procedure (below threshold). Key dates include the tender closing date on 26th September 2024 and the contract period from 21st October 2024 to 4th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector. Businesses that specialise in local transport services and have experience managing bus routes would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The contract provides the potential for stable income over a year and can help build a strong relationship with a regional public authority. The open procurement method ensures a competitive application process, allowing qualified businesses a fair chance to secure the contract.

## Notice

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service between Silverdale - Arnside - Milnthorpe/Kendal. A Daily price is required for a provision of the timetable (or parts of timetable) included in the tender document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de56190-1bf2-4ffc-a934-13976b471cab |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 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 | £135,000 |
| 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

- 5 Sep 2024 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de56190-1bf2-4ffc-a934-13976b471cab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de56190-1bf2-4ffc-a934-13976b471cab
  5th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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