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Chelmsford Park and Ride

Essex County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

07 Apr 2026 at 11:58

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
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13 Mar 2026 at 10:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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22 Dec 2025 at 15:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, is spearheading a procurement process titled "Chelmsford Park and Ride". This initiative, aimed at reducing congestion and offering a high-quality bus service as an attractive alternative to city centre driving, falls within the road transport services industry category. The process has progressed through contract amendment stages, with significant dates including an initial start from 13 February 2026. The procurement is executed through an open and competitive flexible procedure under legal basis 2023/54 UKPGA. The services will be implemented in Chelmsford, UK, with the contract extending initially for four years, with a potential extension of up to three years.

The Chelmsford Park and Ride project offers promising opportunities for businesses operating in the transport services sector, especially those capable of delivering high-quality public road transport services. Companies like FIRST ESSEX BUSES LIMITED, already engaged in this contract, exemplify the type of businesses likely to benefit. The contract's £15,960,000 gross value indicates substantial financial involvement, offering room for growth within the agreed service parameters. Businesses adept in fleet management, punctuality, and reliability are well-positioned to compete for such tenders to strengthen their footprint in public transport solutions. Considering the flexibility for upgrades like the addition of a Double Decker Bus, businesses with scalable operations will find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chelmsford Park and Ride

Notice Description

Chelmsford Park and Ride Services for - Sandon Park and Ride Service and Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Service, for an initial contract term of four years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050cb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031384-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,960,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£15,959,999 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 5 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST ESSEX BUSES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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