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Local Bus Contracts 4 lots (contracts 1437 1438 1439 1440)

Milton Keynes Council

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19 May 2021 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Milton Keynes Council seeking providers for local bus services through a tender titled "Local Bus Contracts 4 lots (contracts 1437 1438 1439 1440)". This initiative falls under the public road transport services category, with the process classified as a selective procurement under a restricted procedure. The tender covers four lots, specifically serving various parts of Milton Keynes, with recent contract awards for Lots 2 and 4. Key dates include the signing of the contracts on 19th February 2021, with an active contract status for these services lasting three years, with options for extensions.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in local bus services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger transport companies would find this a suitable chance to expand operations, given the potential for multiple contract awards across different lots. Interested providers should be prepared to submit competitive bids based on quality and price, as these criteria are vital for the evaluation process. The scope of the lots allows bidders to focus on specific routes, enabling tailored proposals that meet local transport needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus Contracts 4 lots (contracts 1437 1438 1439 1440)

Notice Description

Local Bus Contracts 4 lots (contracts 1437 1438 1439 1440) Further competition under Local Bus Service DPS Lot 1 Local Bus Service The Council tendered for the provision of local bus services serving various parts of Milton Keynes. The services were tendered in 4 Lots: Lot 1: Contract 1437, service 21: Central Rail Station - Central Milton Keynes - Newport Pagnell - Olney (Saturday) Lot 2: Contract 1438, service 33/33A: Central Milton Keynes - Wolverton - Hanslope - Roade - Northampton (Monday to Saturday except Public Holidays) Lot 3: Contract 1439 service 36 Olney to Bedford and Northampton (Monday to Saturday except Public Holidays) Lot 4: Contract 1440 service 621 Olney - Sherington - Newport Pagnell (Schooldays) The tenderer could bid for any number of individual lots and combined bids for multiple lots. Lot 2 and Lot 4 awarded for a period of 3 years with a provision of to extend by 12 months for a further two periods. Lot 1 and Lot 3 not awarded

Lot Information

Lot 2: Contract 1438, service 33/33A: Central Milton Keynes - Wolverton - Hanslope - Roade - Northampton (Monday to Saturday except Public Holidays)

Lot 2: Contract 1438, service 33/33A: Central Milton Keynes - Wolverton - Hanslope - Roade - Northampton (Monday to Saturday except Public Holidays) Contract awarded for period of 3 years with provision to extend by 12 months for a further two periods.

Lot 4: Contract 1440 service 621 Olney - Sherington - Newport Pagnell (Schooldays)

Lot 4: Contract 1440 service 621 Olney - Sherington - Newport Pagnell (Schooldays) Contract awarded for period of 3 years with option to extend by 12 months for a further two periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b29b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011050-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£1,678,075 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Milton Keynes Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Arriva The Shires Ltd t/a Arriva Midlands

Z and S transport LTD

Further Information

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