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Local Bus Services within Nottinghamshire

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Dec 2025 at 17:52

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council has awarded contracts for local bus services within Nottinghamshire under a Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Transport Services. The procurement, classified under the transport services industry category, was completed on 1st December 2025. The contracts are divided into 17 portions, with the service period starting on 6th December 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The award process, valued at £3,000,000, follows a tender initiation type and was in the award stage with public procurement method details classified as "Other." The main delivery region is the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale businesses capable of handling services in the transport sector. The awarded suppliers include established names such as Centrebus, CT4N, Marshalls, Nottingham City Transport, Our Centre, Soar Valley, Stagecoach, and Trentbarton. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are noted as suitable for this tender, although these contracts seem well-suited for larger transport companies due to the scale and scope of services required. Businesses equipped to provide reliable and extensive bus services in the East Midlands would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their operations and strengthen their market presence.

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Notice Title

Local Bus Services within Nottinghamshire

Notice Description

Local bus services within Nottinghamshire awarded under the terms of Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Transport Services (DN751941) or request for quote. 17 contracts in total. Awarded providers include: Centrebus CT4N Marshalls Nottingham City Transport Our Centre Soar Valley Stagecoach Trentbarton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b43df7a-2c2b-49cd-b11b-8b44de69fca7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f373b7a9-dc07-4c31-91c7-bd93584bfdb7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Holly Fisher
Contact Email
holly.fisher@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1158788113

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

CENTREBUS

CT4N

MARSHALLS

NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT

OUR CENTRE

SOAR VALLEY

STAGECOACH

TRENTBARTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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