Tender

BUS ROUTE PW2508 ROUTE 48-50

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has initiated a procurement process for the project titled "BUS ROUTE PW2508 ROUTE 48-50". This tender aims to enhance bus services between Kettering and Rushden Lakes/Wellingborough. Classified under the transport services industry category, this contract is positioned within the UKF25 region. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with crucial deadlines including a submission end date of 15th August 2025, and an award expected by 18th August 2025. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, emphasising transparency and competitiveness, and businesses interested can engage electronically via the In-Tend e-tendering system.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their operations within a strategic regional locale. The contract is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement process. With a substantial contract value of £573,600 and a strong emphasis on both price and quality in award criteria (90% price, 10% quality), businesses capable of delivering efficient and quality transport solutions stand to benefit. This tender not only facilitates increased participation in competitive procurement but also supports business growth through long-term engagement, as the contract period extends from 30th August 2025 to 25th August 2028.

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Notice Title

BUS ROUTE PW2508 ROUTE 48-50

Notice Description

This contract is required in order to improve the frequency and duration of bus services between Kettering and Rushden Lakes/Wellingborough. The Council's detailed requirements are defined in the tender documents which are all available via In-Tend e-tendering system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056272
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041435-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£478,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£478,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

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