Award

Non-Commercial Bus Services

TORBAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2024 at 15:50

Award Notice
Tender

19 Oct 2023 at 13:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council is awarding a contract for non-commercial bus services in the region of Torbay, England, to support and enhance the existing bus network. This procurement process, categorised under road transport services (CPV 60100000), aims to address the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on bus patronage by providing financial support for nine socially necessary public bus routes. The tender, valued at £1,000,000 GBP, was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20th November 2023. The awarded contract, valued at £2,000,000 GBP, commenced on 1st April 2024 and will continue until 31st March 2032, with DJ Watts Coach Travel Ltd T/A Torbay Buses and Stagecoach Devon Ltd being the successful suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in sustainable, low-emission vehicle services. Businesses capable of providing improved service levels, including increased frequency and extended operational hours to unserved key locations, stand to benefit greatly. By participating in this procurement, businesses can not only secure a long-term contract but also contribute to Torbay's broader objectives of enhancing public transport accessibility and supporting the local economy amid the recovery from the pandemic.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Commercial Bus Services

Notice Description

Due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on bus patronage, bus operators within Torbay have been struggling to break even. Since the pandemic, Torbay Council has been providing emergency financial support for 9 public bus routes for socially necessary bus services. These bus routes have still not returned to commercial viability and without the continued financial support will be at risk of being withdrawn with the associated detrimental impact on access to employment, education, services, health, and well-being in addition to Torbay's climate emergency efforts. Torbay Council is seeking Operators to at least retain the existing bus service network in accordance with the Councils BSIP, but also to enhance it with improvements to service levels, including operating to key locations which are not currently served. Our aim is to improve the routes with increased frequency, additional services covering earlier and later times and at weekends with modern, low floor, zero or low emission vehicles. Additional information: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc27d9ca-f98c-4f95-b4d4-a3b8b7bf3d25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6ffce42-42f0-4bb0-be1c-163e93f73c35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
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
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DJ WATTS COACH TRAVEL LTD T/A TORBAY BUSES

STAGECOACH DEVON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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