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33023 Local Bus

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 16:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council concerns the provision of local bus transport services under the title "33023 Local Bus", specifically on the route 23/23a from Neston to Ellesmere Port. The contract, awarded to Stagecoach Merseyside, falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and is valued at £348,000. This award is active as of 3rd March 2026, and the contract runs from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2028, covering the region of England in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a non-standard method, and the tender process is now complete. Key personnel include Ellie Ramage, the contact at Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing bus services in England. With the contract period extending over two years, there is scope for growth through efficient service delivery and potential collaboration with other service providers. Companies with solid operational capabilities and who can meet regional transport needs will find this contract especially beneficial. Though the contract is already awarded, similar upcoming opportunities from publicly funded organisations like Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council can be leveraged for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

33023 Local Bus

Notice Description

33023 - 23/23a Neston to Ellesmere Port

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ddbb542-5071-4de4-992f-a2b3f6592bcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff942ff9-d470-4c8e-9c80-f6038cef4e62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£348,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£348,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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