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Provision of a Buckinghamshire Demand Responsive Bus Service

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2022 at 08:26

Award Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2021 at 16:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of a Buckinghamshire Demand Responsive Bus Service," aimed at improving transport connectivity in the region. This contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on Aylesbury and has a budget of £1,700,000, while Lot 2 targets High Wycombe with a budget of £2,600,000. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st June 2022 and running for three years, with the possibility of extension. The tender submission deadline was midday on 11th January 2022, and the total contract value is £4,300,000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in transport services and related IT solutions. Companies that can offer innovative demand-responsive transport solutions, especially those capable of serving rural areas with limited current connectivity, would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should have registered with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal to participate and may benefit from the contract's focus on enhancing local economic connections and accessibility to vital services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Buckinghamshire Demand Responsive Bus Service

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council wish to commission a Demand Responsive Transport Service for Buckinghamshire. The service provision will be divided into 2 lots - one for Aylesbury and one for High Wycombe. Organisations can tender for one or both lots. LOT 1 - Aylesbury The scheme for Aylesbury focuses on improving connectivity to the rural areas surrounding Aylesbury (Weedon, Hartwell, Aston Clinton, Weston Turville and Halton) which are currently under-served by traditional bus routes. The DRT service will provide better connections to local economic, retail, education, and healthcare facilities, notably Stoke Mandeville Hospital (SMH) which is an important local employer and a key regional hospital. The budget for this service is PS1,700,000 for the full contract term. LOT 2 - High Wycombe The scheme for High Wycombe focuses on improving connectivity to the rural areas surrounding High Wycombe (Booker, Downley, and Wooburn Green). These areas are currently under-served by traditional bus routes so implementing a DRT service will provide better connections to local economic, retail, education and healthcare facilities, notably the Cressex Industrial Park which is a key source of employment in the area, town centre, railway station and hospital. The budget for this service is PS2,600,000 for the full contract term. The contract start date for both services is Wednesday 1st June 2022. The contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for two further 12 month periods. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Tuesday 11th January 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84ec60e7-d83a-4524-9b59-4ee277c27d5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98afe4a6-29a0-4839-85da-95a1cea9bb4f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2022 - 24 Sep 2025 3-4 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1YU
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

ARRIVA THE SHIRES T/A ARRIVA CLICK

CAROUSEL BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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