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Local Bus Tenders Buckinghamshire 2024

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process titled "Local Bus Tenders Buckinghamshire 2024" under the Transport Act 1985, involving four separate contracts (Lots) for public road transport services. The contracts awarded, which total £2,051,000 for an initial term of two years, involve services within England, United Kingdom. The awarded suppliers are Red Rose Travel Ltd for Lot 1 and Carousel Buses Ltd for Lots 2, 3, and 4. The services will commence on 24 February 2025, with certain services starting on 5 April 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure with contracts extendable by one year, plus an additional year.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale operators in the public transport sector, offering potential contract extensions up to four years. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, making it ideal for SMEs looking to expand their services in the Buckinghamshire region. Businesses that specialise in public road transport and meet the specified requirements will find this tender suitable to enhance their market presence and secure government contracts.

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Notice Title

Local Bus Tenders Buckinghamshire 2024

Notice Description

For the provision of a Local Bus Services 2024 under the Transport Act 1985. Each Lot is a separate contract. 1) Lot NL131: Services 131, 132, 151, and 152 with a suggested minimum capacity of 29, starting on 24 February 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Red Rose Travel Ltd 2) Lot SL71: Services 71 and 73 with a suggested minimum capacity of 28, starting on 5 April 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Carousel Buses Ltd 3) Lot SL34: Service 34 with a suggested minimum capacity of 28, starting on 24 February 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Carousel Buses Ltd 4) Lot SL39: Services 27, 39, and 577 with a suggested minimum capacity of 28, starting on 24 February 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Carousel Buses Ltd The Contract Value stated covers all 4 Lots for the initial term only of 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ddae2d7-0630-4fae-9d64-ac88802eb594
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74074f49-bbb9-48f1-aca6-876dab78f0b7
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,051,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,051,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2027 1-2 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paras Syal
Contact Email
paras.syal@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296585352

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
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
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CAROUSEL BUSES

RED ROSE TRAVEL

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