Tender

Local Bus Service Contracts - South Buckinghamshire area

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Apr 2023 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Local Bus Service in the South Buckinghamshire area. The service will primarily cover routes 581, 582, and 583, with an initial contract term of 2 years and possible extensions up to 4 years. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 22nd May 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 28th August 2023 and end on 27th August 2025. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services relating to public road transport services.

This tender by the Buckinghamshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the public road transport services industry to provide a Local Bus Service in the specified region. Companies with experience in operating bus services and managing timetables will find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The procurement process being at an early stage allows interested businesses to prepare and submit competitive bids before the tender deadline on 22nd May 2023. This contract offers the potential for long-term engagement and expansion of services in the South Buckinghamshire area.

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Notice Title

Local Bus Service Contracts - South Buckinghamshire area

Notice Description

For the provision of a Local Bus Service under the Transport Act 1985 primarily within the south of Buckinghamshire. Service Number: 581, 582, 583 Route (please see attached timetable and maps in Annex 1) Current provider: Redline Buses (part) and Carousel Buses (part) (contracted services) Timetable requirement: Intended to be operated with TWO vehicles (one of which includes peak hour running), Monday to Saturday (see timetable for details) Service 581: Uxbridge to Denham; Service 582: Hedgerley to Slough to Uxbridge; Service 583: Hedgerley to Langley This contract will have an initial term of 2 years, with the option for two annual extensions up to a maximum of 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34e8fc8-ab7d-4924-b249-01f2476e9cde
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2023 - 27 Aug 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 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

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