Tender

Local Bus Tender - Farndon Fields

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2017 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has initiated a public procurement process for a service titled "Local Bus Tender - Farndon Fields." This contract involves providing a bus service with a frequency of every 30 minutes from Monday to Saturday and every 60 minutes on Sundays, running between Farndon Fields, Market Harborough, and Market Harborough Town Centre. The procurement is classified under the transport services industry and will be conducted through an open procedure. The tender period ends on 20 February 2017, with the contract anticipated to start on 2 May 2017 and lasting for a minimum of three years, potentially extendable for four more years depending on funding availability. The total value of the contract is set at £450,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Businesses equipped to provide bus transportation solutions, particularly those with experience in operating under similar frequency schedules, will find this tender suitable for competition. The active involvement of Leicestershire County Council as the contracting authority adds a reputable angle to this contract, ensuring that successful providers can establish a collaborative relationship with a key public sector entity in the East Midlands.

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Notice Title

Local Bus Tender - Farndon Fields

Notice Description

To provide a Monday to Saturday bus service (30 minute frequency) and a Sunday bus service (60 minute frequency) operating between Farndon Fields, Market Harborough and Market Harborough Town Centre for an anticipated minimum period of 3 years (with the potential to extend the contract for a further four years dependent on residual funding), on behalf of Leicestershire County Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11e61d43-5fc1-4011-b66d-27a22f0824a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ccad27a-bc38-4bf8-9fde-6a449befff58
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2017 - 1 May 2020 3-4 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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