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Free Fares Saturday / Super Saturdays

Leicestershire County Council

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15 Nov 2024 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Free Fares Saturday / Super Saturdays" aimed at incentivising bus ridership within the region of Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under Transport services (excluding Waste transport), was completed through a direct award method, highlighting a straightforward procurement process. As part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding from the Government, the council will compensate bus operators for revenue lost during the free travel offer. Key dates for the procurement include the tender period ending on 7th October 2024 and the contract period running from 19th October 2024 to 30th November 2024.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services. Large-scale bus operators, such as ARRIVA LIMITED, CENTRAL CONNECT TRANSPORT LIMITED, and others who have been awarded this contract, will benefit from guaranteed compensations and increased ridership, offering a steady revenue stream supported by government funds. The initiative is ideally suited for established transport service providers capable of managing increased operational demands and ensuring consistent quality of service during the promotional period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Free Fares Saturday / Super Saturdays

Notice Description

The project offers free travel on bus services within Leicestershire to incentivise ridership on the commercial and supported service networks. The project will enable the Council to repay bus operators from Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding received from Government for the revenue that will be foregone by operators through the duration of the free travel offer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d7d2-5dc4-49a5-982e-f886131511d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/362d9496-742b-475d-bd3f-fd87beb2f140
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Arriva

Vectare Limited

CT4N Ltd

Leicester City Bus Ltd

MOBICO GROUP PLC

Midland Red (South) Limited

TRENT MOTOR TRACTION COMPANY LIMITED(THE)

Further Information

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