Tender

Provision of a Local Bus Service

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Tender

14 Jul 2020 at 19:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council, through its SE Shared Services division, is inviting tenders for the provision of a local bus service on route 12, with the tender titled "Provision of a Local Bus Service." This opportunity is part of the Department for Transport's 'Funding for Supported Bus Services in 2020-21', with a budget of £79,237 allocated for the service. The tender period is set to close on 10 August 2020, and the contract period will commence on 31 October 2020, lasting until 30 October 2023. The procurement falls under public road transport services as classified by the CPV code 60112000, and the procurement process follows a tendering method requiring pre-qualified suppliers from previous tenders in 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in public transport and local bus services to grow and expand their operations within the Slough area. Companies that have a track record of meeting selection criteria and have previously engaged with Slough Borough Council would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, given the focus on supported services under the 'Better Buses For All' funding, smaller operators and those with innovative service delivery models are encouraged to consider submitting a bid to enhance local transport options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Local Bus Service

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender is in response to the Department for Transport's 'Funding for Supported Bus Services in 2020-21' fund. The sum allocated to Slough Borough Council is PS79,237. This is part of the DfT's 'Better Buses For All' funding programme. Bidders should note that SBC will require DfT's approval of its Statement of Intent before it can confirm award of contract. This Invitation to Tender is being issued to the suppliers which submitted bids in its tender to operate journeys on routes 4 and 6 in 2019. These bidders have demonstrated that they meet the probity and selection requirements of Slough Borough Council. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES REQUIRED Slough Borough Council is inviting tenders to provide one local bus service on route 12, further details of which can be found at Document 3, Service Specification. Additional information: Bidders must have been pre-qualified with Slough Borough Council. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d234fab8-0069-4907-bc84-36ea0eb41425
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22dea1ce-2a6d-40ee-801f-8c4b14139f33
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
14 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
SL1 3UF
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Chalvey
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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