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WCC - Bus Transport Services DPS Q1 2026

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2026 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The recently awarded contract for the "WCC - Bus Transport Services DPS Q1 2026" was orchestrated by Warwickshire County Council, within the Transport services category. This procurement initiative, concluded as of 23rd July 2026, followed a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system (DPS). The contractual value is set at approximately £2.66 million and the services are to commence in the West Midlands, specifically from 24th February 2029 to 25th February 2029. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, and while the DPS remains open for new entrants, further details and awarded routes can be accessed through Contracts Finder.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, specifically those capable of delivering high-quality bus services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly due to the noted suitability of this provision for smaller businesses. Companies with the infrastructure to support regional transport services in the West Midlands would find this contract particularly advantageous in terms of scaling their operations and gaining a reputable client in the form of a governmental body. The use of a dynamic purchasing system implies that dynamic, competitive suppliers can frequently engage with upcoming opportunities within this framework, fostering sustained business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Bus Transport Services DPS Q1 2026

Notice Description

This notice contains details of the individual routes awarded via the WCC Bus Transport Services DPS for Q1 2026. Details of the individual routes can be found in the attachment contained within this notice. The Bus Transport Services DPS remains open to new entrants and interested parties can find the contract opportunity on Contracts Finder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0010f7d4-4b63-4057-8094-d20c2708d201
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b57c862d-73d7-43a4-9872-a5a0fdeb4bb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,659,026 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,659,026 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIOUS

Further Information

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