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Purchase of commercial bus network season tickets

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2024 at 10:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Purchase of commercial bus network season tickets" initiated by Bedford Borough Council focuses on acquiring scholar season tickets for students eligible for free school transport. This procurement, classified under "Buses and coaches" (CPV 34121000), is now in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £90,000, was awarded to MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD t/a STAGECOACH MIDLANDS. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 31 August 2024 and the contract period running from 1 September 2024 to 31 July 2025. The procurement method specified is "Other - Waiver."

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the transportation sector. Companies capable of providing efficient and cost-effective transport solutions, especially those dealing with large-scale public transportation services, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders similar to this one. The project could bolster business growth by establishing long-term contracts with public entities, ensuring continuous revenue streams and enhancing service portfolios within the local community of Bedford.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of commercial bus network season tickets

Notice Description

Acquisition of a batch of scholars season tickets for use of the commercial bus network by students eligible for free school transport as the most cost effective way of transporting students from home to school. Stagecoach operate a large proportion of the local bus network across the Borough.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac72b00d-28c0-4c30-8bc7-ff42ce0cd359
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
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

MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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