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Local Bus Service 84

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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21 Aug 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Local Bus Service 84, covering the route from Crewe to Chester via Nantwich. This direct procurement, conducted without competition, falls under the "services" category and aligns with the public authority's sub-central government classification. The contract was signed on 3rd August 2025 and remains active until 28th March 2027. Situated in the UKD62 region, this project aims to enhance bus service frequency, shifting from hourly to half-hourly trips from Monday to Saturday. The procurement was awarded to STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, with a gross contract value of £202,860.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the road transport services industry, especially those with capabilities in managing and enhancing local public transportation networks. Given the focus on increasing service frequency, companies specialising in operations management, scheduling, and passenger services management could derive growth opportunities. Suppliers capable of delivering efficient and reliable transport services in regional locations such as Crewe, Chester, and Nantwich would be particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts. This project highlights the continuous demand for bus services, presenting potential market expansion opportunities for businesses in the public transportation sector.

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Notice Title

Local Bus Service 84

Notice Description

This procurement was for the delivery of a local bus service number 84 Crewe to Chester Via Nantwich from hourly to half hourly Mon-Sat.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050452-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 28 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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