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Local Bus Tenders Buckinghamshire 2024

Buckinghamshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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18 Feb 2025 at 13:05

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15 Oct 2024 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Buckinghamshire Council contracting for local bus services under the title "Local Bus Tenders Buckinghamshire 2024". The industry category falls under public road transport services, with the procurement stage set at the award and contract phase. The significant locations include Buckingham, Amersham, Chesham, and High Wycombe areas. Each Lot is a separate contract with specific start dates, including 24 February 2025 and 5 April 2025. The initial contract term is two years, with possible extensions for one year plus an additional year. Interested suppliers should note that these contracts cover a mix of rural and urban routes, vital for local connectivity and public transport services under the Transport Act 1985.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in public road transport services. Companies like Red Rose Travel Ltd and Carousel Buses Ltd, who have already secured contracts, demonstrate the high potential for businesses to expand their service reach and secure long-term contracts. Given the nature of these services, firms with a robust fleet and expertise in managing both rural and urban routes are well-suited to compete and succeed in this procurement process. The open procedure ensures a fair bidding process, allowing multiple suppliers to bid for different Lots, creating a competitive environment that can lead to business growth and regional service improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus Tenders Buckinghamshire 2024

Notice Description

For the provision of a Local Bus Services 2024 under the Transport Act 1985. Each Lot is a separate contract. 1) Lot NL131: Services 131, 132, 151, and 152 with a suggested minimum capacity of 29, starting on 24 February 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Red Rose Travel Ltd 2) Lot SL71: Services 71 and 73 with a suggested minimum capacity of 28, starting on 5 April 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Carousel Buses Ltd 3) Lot SL34: Service 34 with a suggested minimum capacity of 28, starting on 24 February 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Carousel Buses Ltd 4) Lot SL39: Services 27, 39, and 577 with a suggested minimum capacity of 28, starting on 24 February 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Carousel Buses Ltd The Contract Value stated covers all 4 Lots for the initial term only of 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - NL131 - Services ( 131, 132, 151, 152) - Rural Services, 6 days a week, in the Buckingham area. Including a regular service between Buckingham and Brackley.

Lot 1 - NL131 - Services ( 131, 132, 151, 152) - Rural Services, 6 days a week, in the Buckingham area. Including a regular service between Buckingham and Brackley.

Renewal: 1 year plus 1 year extension option

Lot 2 - SL71 - services (71, 73) - Urban and Rural services in the Amersham and Chesham Areas

Lot 2 - SL71 - services (71, 73) - Urban and Rural services in the Amersham and Chesham Areas

Renewal: 1 year plus 1 year

Lot 3 - SL31 - Service (34) - A Park and Ride and Urban Service in the High Wycombe Area, including services to Cressex and Lane End

Lot 3 - SL31 - Service (34) - A Park and Ride and Urban Service in the High Wycombe Area, including services to Cressex and Lane End

Renewal: 1 year plus 1 year

Lot 4 - SL39 - services (27, 39 and 577) - Urban services in the High Wycombe area, including peak hour journeys between Beaconsfield and Hazlemere

Lot 4 - SL39 - services (27, 39 and 577) - Urban services in the High Wycombe area, including peak hour journeys between Beaconsfield and Hazlemere

Renewal: 1 year plus 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ac21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005572-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,114,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 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
Buckinghamshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Carousel Buses Ltd

Red Rose Travel Ltd

Further Information

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