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title: "Bus Route - Service 555 between Kendal and Grasmere / Lancaster"
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# Bus Route - Service 555 between Kendal and Grasmere / Lancaster

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed61baae-781f-43e0-9028-3b560617d5ab

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Bus Route - Service 555 between Kendal and Grasmere / Lancaster" in the transport services industry (excl. waste transport). The project involves the provision of a bus service connecting Kendal, Grasmere, and Lancaster. The tender is conducted through an open procedure and is open for submissions until 18th September 2024 at 14:00 BST. The service contract is set to commence on 21st October 2025 and conclude on 4th November 2025. The contract, valued at £18,000, targets service provision in England, United Kingdom, with an emphasis on engaging SMEs.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those providing bus services, to expand their operations and take on a public service contract. It is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow their portfolio within the public sector. Participating in this tender can help businesses enhance their reputation and gain experience in managing government contracts, which is beneficial for long-term business growth and stability in the transport services industry.

## Notice

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service between Kendal and Grasmere / Lancaster. 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/41305dc5-f522-4ced-8856-95e619f2460b |
| 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 | £18,000 |
| 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 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41305dc5-f522-4ced-8856-95e619f2460b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41305dc5-f522-4ced-8856-95e619f2460b
  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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