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Local Bus 60204

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Local Bus 60204" service has been awarded by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, a local authority based in Ellesmere Port, England. This procurement involves transport services for a local bus route from Chester to Deeside, classified under CPV code 60000000. The procurement followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of 24 April 2026, with a contract value of £219,600. The contract is set to commence on 1 June 2026 and will conclude on 31 May 2028, targeting the transport industry in the United Kingdom.

This tender, awarded to Als Coaches Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlights opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in local bus services. The open procurement method fostered competitive bidding, allowing SMEs to participate actively. Businesses similar to Als Coaches Ltd, with capabilities in offering efficient transport solutions, can explore similar opportunities with Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, leveraging their expertise to expand into regional transportation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus 60204

Notice Description

Local Bus - Chester to Deeside

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13f386c4-fbd8-472a-b7c0-ce4c38083f64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5d0d00-d0ee-4262-9b94-fde8da2eaa8d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£219,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£219,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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

ALS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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