Award

Local Bus Service 12

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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13 Oct 2025 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Local Bus Service 12" in Cheshire East was conducted by Cheshire East Council, a public authority within the sub-central government. The council is located in Crewe, UK, and the associated contract covers the delivery of road transport services within the region designated UKD62. This tender, under the industry category of services, reached the award stage with a status of "complete" as of 13 October 2025. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, and completed without competition. The contracting period started on 1 October 2025 and is set to conclude on 28 March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies involved in road transport services. Although the contract was awarded without competition, it highlights the potential business opportunities that can arise from providing public transportation solutions. Large transport companies, similar to D & G BUS LIMITED—the awarded supplier in this instance—are well-positioned to deliver such services. Ensuring a robust local presence and offering competitive and sustainable transport solutions might be advantageous for businesses looking to participate in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Local Bus Service 12

Notice Description

This procurement was for the delivery of a local bus service number 12 in Cheshire East Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064670-2025
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
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

D & G BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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