Award

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBSIDISED LOCAL BUS SERVICE CONTRACT NO. 335

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for Contract No. 335, focusing on the provision of a subsidised local bus service. This contract falls under the road transport services category, and it specifically addresses the needs within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 3rd March 2026, with the contract initiated through an open procedure. The contract has a value of £213,264 and will commence on 30th March 2026, extending until 31st March 2029. The tender period concluded on 20th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport sector, particularly small and medium enterprises equipped to deliver local bus services. Companies that can offer efficient and reliable road transport solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The procurement process having been conducted in an open manner allows for a fair competition landscape, offering room for strategic expansion and partnership within the region. Businesses not primarily characterised as voluntary or community organisations might find this opportunity particularly advantageous amidst the dynamic needs of the local transport infrastructure.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBSIDISED LOCAL BUS SERVICE CONTRACT NO. 335

Notice Description

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBSIDISED LOCAL BUS SERVICE CONTRACT NO. 335 Additional information: This opportunity can be found on the Supplying the Southwest portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk To access the tender documentation you will need to register an interest in the opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0663cc6-b6bb-48d8-92ca-fc344835bb80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbadb96-f786-4077-8877-5f17120013fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£213,264 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£213,264 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR1 2HX
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SARGEANTS BROS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d0663cc6-b6bb-48d8-92ca-fc344835bb80-2026-03-03T09:55:42Z",
    "date": "2026-03-03T09:55:42Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-d0663cc6-b6bb-48d8-92ca-fc344835bb80",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "HEREFCC-DN805444-43810152",
        "title": "CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBSIDISED LOCAL BUS SERVICE CONTRACT NO. 335",
        "description": "CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBSIDISED LOCAL BUS SERVICE CONTRACT NO. 335 Additional information: This opportunity can be found on the Supplying the Southwest portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk To access the tender documentation you will need to register an interest in the opportunity.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "60100000",
            "description": "Road transport services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 213264,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-02-20T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-03-30T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-304139",
            "name": "Herefordshire Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Herefordshire Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Herefordshire Council, Union Street",
                "locality": "Hereford",
                "postalCode": "HR1 2HX",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Yasmin Priday",
                "email": "yasmin.priday@herefordshire.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1432260350"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-331756",
            "name": "Sargeants Bros",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Sargeants Bros"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Marshall Business Centre Westfields Trading Estate, Unit 13 Faraday Rd, Hereford HR4 9NS"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-304139",
        "name": "Herefordshire Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d0663cc6-b6bb-48d8-92ca-fc344835bb80-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-03-03T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-03-03T09:55:42Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 213264,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-331756",
                    "name": "Sargeants Bros"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-03-30T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbadb96-f786-4077-8877-5f17120013fd",
                    "datePublished": "2026-03-03T09:55:42Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}