Tender

Provision of Rural Public Transport Services 2025-2030

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Dec 2024 at 16:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Rural Public Transport Services 2025-2030" under an open procurement method. This tender, classified under the CPV code 60100000 for road transport services, aims to engage a bus transport provider to operate specific routes serving rural locations within the Borough of Bedford and Bedford town centre. The procurement process is currently active, with key dates including the tender period ending on 23 January 2025 and the contract period starting on 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2028. The minimum value for the contract is £2,610,000, with an estimated total value of £4,350,000. The procurement falls under the industry category of services and will be implemented in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for bus transport providers to grow their business by securing a substantial and prestigious contract with Bedford Borough Council. Companies that specialise in public road transport services and have the capacity to manage rural routes would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The open procedure encourages broad competition and presents a valuable chance for medium to large enterprises to expand their market presence and demonstrate their operational capabilities in a strategic region. While there are no restrictions on SMEs or VCSEs, the scale and scope of the contract suggest that larger, well-established firms may be better positioned to meet the requirements and deliver the services effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Rural Public Transport Services 2025-2030

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council wishes to commission the services of a bus transport provider to operate certain routes serving rural locations within the Borough of Bedford and Bedford town centre. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-193cf0f1-2781-495f-851a-51386da05813
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41905189-d7c1-4113-ae26-f84dac4ed957
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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