Tender

Local Bus Services Routes 11, 265 and 374

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of local bus services on routes 11, 265, and 374 within the Thurrock borough. The tender, identified as PS/2018/232, is part of an open procurement process, which will conclude on 3 December 2018. The contract aims to enhance connectivity for local communities, allowing direct access to essential services and facilities. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and will run until 31 March 2022. Businesses interested in participating must register with the In-Tend online system to submit their bids appropriately.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in public transport services. Companies providing road transport solutions, particularly those equipped to offer community-focused services, will find alignment with the Council's needs. As the procurement process is open and above threshold, competitive advantages may be gained through innovation and service reliability to meet the specific requirements of the local population.

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Notice Title

Local Bus Services Routes 11, 265 and 374

Notice Description

The Council's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of three local bus services, routes. 11, 265, and 374 within the geographic borough of Thurrock as detailed in the specification of contract requirements included within this pack of documents. The number 11, 11A, and 11B bus services run between Purfleet Rail Station and Basildon Bus Station, Monday to Friday and Saturday, excluding Bank Holidays, These bus routes allows a direct link to hospital and health services for communities not served by the commercial bus network and provides access to education, shopping, work and leisure facilities. It comprises of three options. The number 265 bus service runs between West Horndon Rail Station and Grays Bus Station via Bulphan, Orsett, and Socketts Heath, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, excluding Bank Holidays. This route allows a direct link to hospital and health services for communities not served by the commercial bus network, and provides access to education, shopping, work, leisure facilities The number 374 bus service running between Grays and Basildon Monday to Friday and Saturday provides links to town centres and transport hubs as well as the regional hospital for communities not served by the commercial bus network. Additional information: Completed Tenders must be returned online via the In-Tend system. Fax, postal and email submissions will not be considered. Bidders will be required to register on the In-Tend online tendering system prior to being able to download and view the tender documents. Failure to return your Tender in the correct manner may result in your exclusion from consideration for the Contract. Tenderers must allow sufficient time before the Closing Date to upload and submit their Tender. The Council reserves the right to reject Tenders received after the Closing Date. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca321008-4bf1-4728-a858-097ebfdf5826
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b76db97-72e9-4db2-a1b9-570c3a25746e
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - 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
1 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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