Tender

Preliminary Market Engagement Provision of Local Bus Services in North East Lincolnshire

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is conducting a preliminary market engagement for local bus services in North East Lincolnshire, aiming to explore efficiency savings while maintaining service levels. This engagement period ends on 19th November 2025, with potential contracts running from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2031. The procurement process focuses on public road transport services, classified under the CPV code 60112000 and situated within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement method is described as "Other," and the process is currently in the tender stage.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in public road transport services, particularly those interested in enhancing passenger experiences and offering innovative solutions to improve service efficiency. While not explicitly targeted at small or voluntary organisations, larger enterprises with the capacity to manage long-term contracts and contribute creatively to service enhancements could greatly benefit from bidding. Participation in this tender could facilitate business growth by establishing or expanding service networks in the North East Lincolnshire area.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Provision of Local Bus Services in North East Lincolnshire

Notice Description

North East Lincolnshire Council is conducting a preliminary market engagement exercise as the Council would like to better understand how the local authority can potentially deliver efficiency savings on existing services while maintain similar levels of service, any barriers which may prevent suppliers from submitting a tender submission in the future and how best to increase passenger numbers while understanding options to improve the end product for bus passengers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05031f1-b49e-44b3-ab59-2e58eec7e392
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

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