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Park and Ride Bus Service Concession Contract Norwich

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2024 at 14:11

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12 Jul 2024 at 08:58

Tender

12 Jul 2024 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for a Park and Ride Bus Service Concession Contract in Norwich. This tender, categorized under 'Public road transport services' (CPV: 60112000), aimed at operating limited-stop bus services from four Norwich Park & Ride sites: Thickthorn, Harford, Airport, and Postwick, with no subsidy from the council. The contract, which was estimated to be worth £1.6 million, was awarded on 1st October 2024. The procurement method followed an award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition, and the relevant dates included a submission deadline of 1st August 2024, later amended to 14th August 2024.

This procurement contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation industry, specifically those specializing in bus and public transport services. It is particularly beneficial for companies capable of managing operational aspects without public subsidies and focusing on growing passenger numbers and revenue. Large enterprises like First Eastern Counties Buses Limited and SMEs such as Simonds of Botesdale Limited were among the successful bidders, indicating that both large and smaller businesses have a competitive chance in such tenders. The absence of council subsidies and the long-term potential (with a contract period extendable by 36 months) provide a lucrative incentive for businesses looking to secure stable and potentially profitable operations in the public transport sector.

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Notice Title

Park and Ride Bus Service Concession Contract Norwich

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract to 2 providers for operating limited-stop bus services from four of the Norwich Park & Ride sites - Thickthorn, Harford, Airport, & Postwick - without subsidy from the Council. The service for Sprowston Park and Ride was not awarded.

Lot Information

Thickthorn Park and Ride Service

Park and Ride service. Additional information: The Council has the right to extend the contract by a further 36 months.

Airport Park and Ride

Park and Ride services. Additional information: The Council has the right to extend by a further 36 months.

Harford Park and Ride

Park and Ride services. Additional information: The Council has the right to extend by a further 36 months.

Sprowston Park and Ride

Park and Ride services from Sprowston Park and Ride. Additional information: The Council has the right to extend the Contract by a further 36 months.

Postwick Park and Ride

Park and Ride Services. Additional information: The Council has the right to extend the Contract by a further 36 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047cda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036585-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Hardy
Contact Email
sarah.hardy@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603223968

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES

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