Award

Local Bus Services

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2025 at 12:41

Award

25 Mar 2025 at 08:58

Award

20 Mar 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council has completed the procurement process for the delivery of Local Bus Services in Newport and its surrounding areas. The contract, identified as NCC202402329 - NCC202402341, was awarded to Newport Transport, a prominent local transport provider. The procurement method was a direct award, justified by the lack of alternative providers for these essential transportation routes. The contract was signed on 4 April 2025 and runs from 7 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month renewal at the council's discretion. The total value of the contract is £1,020,073, with a net amount of £850,061. This tender falls under the industry category of public road transport services and has been classified under services. The bus services support essential travel needs for work, health, leisure, and other activities, covering the Newport area (region UKL21, United Kingdom).

The award of this local bus service contract creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation, maintenance, and possibly auxiliary services related to public transport. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Newport Transport, which has been identified as an SME, stand to benefit from such contracts. The contract focuses on providing essential public road transport services, creating a steady demand for reliable bus operations. Businesses that offer maintenance, supply chain services for bus operations, or those looking to expand their footprint in public service transportation would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Partnering with the local council also positions businesses as critical community service providers, enhancing their visibility and reputation in the region.

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Notice Title

Local Bus Services

Notice Description

Local Bus Services provided by Newport Transport that run in the Newport and surrounding area and these are socially necessary journeys to support passengers to and from home for work health leisure and other activities.

Procurement Information

There are no other bus services that run in this area and these are socially necessary journeys to support passengers to and from home for work health leisure and other activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015243-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
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
£850,061 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£850,061 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Owen
Contact Email
michael.owen@newport.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441633987787

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWPORT TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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