Award

Provision of New Routes as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Award

13 Mar 2025 at 16:33

Tender

30 Jul 2024 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Council has initiated a tender process as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan, titled "Provision of New Routes as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan". This tender falls within the transport services industry category and targets England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage for this tender is at the award, with the contract period set to run from 4th May 2025 to 31st October 2027. The tender was published on 30th July 2024, with the tender period ending on 2nd September 2024. The procurement method is open, allowing for wide participation.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The Council has secured funding to implement two new bus routes, divided into two lots: one linking sheltered accommodation and the other providing radial services. The awarded contracts, totaling £3,000,000, have gone to Travel Assist Services Ltd for lot 2 (£2,626,250) and Vision Bus Ltd for lot 1 (£369,914). Businesses with expertise in these areas could see substantial growth by participating in similar future tenders, leveraging their operational capabilities and community-focused services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of New Routes as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan

Notice Description

As part of the Government's commitment to it's National Bus Strategy, additional BSIP funding has been secured for the Council to put in place 2 new bus routes in the borough. This procurement will be divided into two lots. Lot 1: Service linking sheltered accommodation Lot 2: Radial Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159dfd07-b618-4b0f-8884-d6ec479c3f28
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20259 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Fahima Lunat
Contact Email
fahima.lunat@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254666882

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
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
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

TRAVEL ASSIST SERVICES

VISION BUS

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