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Provision of Rural Public Transport Services 2025-2030 - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of rural public transport services within the Borough of Bedford and Bedford town centre. The contract, titled "Provision of Rural Public Transport Services 2025-2030 - AWARD," falls under the industry category of road transport services (CPV code: 60100000). The successful supplier, Cambus Limited, will operate the awarded services from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. This open procedure tender was valued at £4,350,000 and was initiated to ensure effective transport connectivity for rural areas in the East of England. Key tender dates included the end of the tender period on 23rd January 2025 and the award date on 18th February 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those with experience in public road transport services. With a focus on rural routes, companies capable of efficiently managing and operating bus services in less densely populated areas stand to benefit significantly. Despite the suitability criteria indicating that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted, well-established transport providers like Cambus Limited can seize growth opportunities through this contract. It encourages established businesses to expand their operations and enhance service delivery in the public transport sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Rural Public Transport Services 2025-2030 - AWARD

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c18cbcc-8b13-429f-aeac-b74c02c839e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c3db67-e48b-47ce-a9f1-fe70069e6a74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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