Tender

BCP Local Bus Service Route 11 and 21

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 11:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has initiated an active tender process for operating the Local Bus Service Route 11 and 21, connecting Bournemouth to Canford Paddock. This procurement, identified by OCID ocds-h6vhtk-06840e, falls under the industry category of public road transport services, aiming to serve new housing developments and essential retail and employment sites. The Council, a sub-central government public authority, is looking for a bus company to fulfil this service. The tender is conducted using an open procedure, with electronic submission of interest required by 14 May 2026. Businesses interested in participating should note the enquiry period ending on 30 April 2026 and the award period concluding by 14 June 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in public road transport services, particularly those adept at enhancing connectivity for emerging residential areas. Companies with strong economic and technical capabilities, including financial and legal robustness, will find this contract appealing due to its suitability for SMEs and potential renewals over a period of up to eight years. The focus on quality and competitive pricing provides a balanced evaluation method, making it suitable for businesses eager to showcase innovative transport solutions within the allocated budget. Successful bidders would gain exposure and operational leverage in the UK's transport service landscape whilst contributing to local infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCP Local Bus Service Route 11 and 21

Notice Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council requires a bus company to operate a local bus route. This is LB11 Service 11 & 21 Bournemouth to Canford Paddock. The service links new Housing Development with key retail and employment sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06840e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034632-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

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