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title: "Bus Route - Service 6 between Barrow and Windermere"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-13"
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# Bus Route - Service 6 between Barrow and Windermere

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd3529e5-d86c-4777-be72-bbb9f86c2827

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## Summary

The Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a bus service between Barrow and Windermere. This transportation service contract, classified under CPV code 60000000, falls within the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement process followed an open procedure. The contract period starts on 12th February 2025 and ends on 4th November 2025. The tendering period ended on 18th September 2024, with a contract value of £42,874.83. The contracting authority is located in Kendal, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those capable of providing daily bus services. SMEs will find this contract accessible as the Council indicated it is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Participating in this tender can drive business growth by securing a government contract, guaranteeing steady revenue throughout the contract period. Companies with expertise in efficient bus route management and community transport services would be well-suited to meet the requirements outlined by the Westmorland and Furness Council.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a26587-fa7b-4dc9-b17d-98f54a0ed713 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 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 | £203,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,874 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGGECOACH 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 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a26587-fa7b-4dc9-b17d-98f54a0ed713

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a26587-fa7b-4dc9-b17d-98f54a0ed713
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bd606164-4f65-ef11-812e-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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