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title: "Bus Route - Service 6 between Barrow and Windermere"
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# Bus Route - Service 6 between Barrow and Windermere

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8e43c63-6dd5-41c1-a199-56b62f8e7df1

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has initiated an active tender process for a new bus service contract titled "Bus Route - Service 6 between Barrow and Windermere." This tender, classified under transport services (excluding waste transport), encompasses the provision of daily bus services along this route in England, UK. The procurement process is in the 'Tender' stage, with the end date for tender submissions set for 2024-09-18 at 14:00 BST. The contract period will commence on 2024-10-21 and conclude on 2025-11-04. The total estimated value of the contract is £203,000 GBP, and the procurement method being used is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Companies capable of providing reliable and cost-effective bus services will find this contract beneficial, given the specified daily pricing requirement for operating the service. The target businesses should have a well-established operational base in transportation and the necessary resources to fulfil the service demands efficiently. SMEs aiming to expand their services in the public transportation sector and enhance their portfolio should consider competing for this contract. The procurement process is accessible through the portal 'The Chest,' ensuring an open and transparent competition.

## Notice

The Council are tendering for an additional Bus Service contract for a service between Barrow and Windermere. 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/0b2378b9-5a9b-42aa-b74d-0cad6e78a4de |
| 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 2024 - 4 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £203,000 |
| 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 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b2378b9-5a9b-42aa-b74d-0cad6e78a4de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b2378b9-5a9b-42aa-b74d-0cad6e78a4de
  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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