Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13baa-854a-73c8-93f1-ed5fb1f80d23/provision-of-bus-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Bus Services [Cumberland Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumberland-council) Open field Estimated value £900,000 to £2,500,000 Published 26 Apr 2024 Deadline Closed 28 May 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Using funding made available by the Department for Transport, from its Bus Service Improvement Plan Plus (BSIP+) scheme, Cumberland Council is seeking quotes to introduce or enhance a number of local bus services. \\r \\r Tenders will take the following into account:- \\r \\r o The service will need to be registered with the Traffic Commissioner\\r o Fares will be collected on the bus and ENCTS passes accepted for free travel, so ticket machines will need to be fitted to the bus. The Council can supply these for a small maintenance cost\\r o Low Floor vehicles will be required for any vehicle over 22 seats\\r o For cash fares a maximum £2 Single fare will apply until 31 December 2024. No additional payment will be made for doing this \\r o All other relevant legislation will need to be complied to.\\r \\r Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk) and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN721188) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the Blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. \\r \\r To express an interest you will need to login. If you are not already registered on the [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk) you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register free link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you. Read full description ## CPV classification Transport services (excl. 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