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WCC - Bus Transport Services DPS Q4 2025

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council has awarded a contract for bus transport services through its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the fourth quarter of 2025. The contract, titled "WCC - Bus Transport Services DPS Q4 2025," falls under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport. This procurement initiative targets routes in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The process was initiated by a selective procurement method, with a call-off from the DPS. The award was published on 28th April 2026, and the contract period is set to begin on 24th February 2029, concluding on 25th February 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector to expand their operations within the West Midlands. The procurement method is favourable for SMEs, allowing smaller businesses to compete effectively. The contract value of £2,176,018 signals substantial investment in the region’s transport infrastructure, offering growth avenues for companies specialising in bus transport services. Businesses with capabilities in transport logistics and management within the specified region would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract.

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Notice Title

WCC - Bus Transport Services DPS Q4 2025

Notice Description

This notice contains details of the individual routes awarded via the WCC Bus Transport Services DPS for Q4 2025. Details of the individual routes can be found in the attachment contained within this notice. The Bus Transport Services DPS remains open to new entrants and interested parties can find the contract opportunity on Contracts Finder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb412777-0d3c-44f6-a7f4-7f7ffac579b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630f6018-cb13-4264-9afd-777bdc881265
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,176,018 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,176,018 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIOUS

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