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Local Bus Service 37 - Winsford to Sandbach (S70037B)

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has concluded the procurement process for the 'Local Bus Service 37 - Winsford to Sandbach (S70037B)' contract, focusing on public road transport services within the UKD62 region in the United Kingdom. This contract aims to increase the frequency of the bus service from an hourly to a half-hourly schedule, Monday to Friday. The procurement was conducted under the 'Below threshold - unknown' method, and the tender process has been completed with the award made to D&G Bus Limited, a supplier based in Stoke on Trent. The contract, valued at £67,502, commenced on 30 March 2026 and will run until 30 September 2026, having been signed on 12 March 2026 with the status marked as active.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, as it involves frequent public road transport operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the transport sector might find this an advantageous contract to pursue for growth and expansion, especially those with existing capabilities in bus service provision. The tender’s emphasis on enhanced service frequency could particularly attract businesses that are skilled in logistics and public transport management, allowing them to expand their market presence and operational footprint in the local region. Cheshire East Council's procurement initiative reflects the ongoing demand for effective and frequent public transport solutions, creating possibilities for robust business involvement and community service enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus Service 37 - Winsford to Sandbach (S70037B)

Notice Description

Increase the frequency of Local Bus Service 37 (Winsford-Sandbach) from an hourly service to a half-hourly service, Monday to Friday.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067250
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026630-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,502 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

D&G BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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