Planning

Local Bus Service Route 21 Nottinghamshire

EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 15:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Combined County Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a local bus service, specifically for Route 21 in Nottinghamshire. This planned tender, under the classification of public road transport services, aims to engage a transport operator to deliver the specified services. It falls within the services industry category and is set in the UKF region of the United Kingdom. The process will follow a competitive flexible procedure, with an indicative contract value of £3,000,000 and a gross value of £3,600,000. Interested parties should note that the contract is set to commence on 1st January 2027 and potentially extend until 31st December 2031. A future notice is expected by 1st August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for transport operators looking to expand their services in the East Midlands region. Companies proficient in public transport logistics, especially those with experience in competitive flexible procedures, would find this tender particularly suitable. The prospect of a long-term contract, including renewal options, offers stable business growth potential and market presence for the successful bidder, making it a lucrative venture for established transport service providers aiming to enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus Service Route 21 Nottinghamshire

Notice Description

Contracting of a transport operator to deliver a local bus service for Route 21 in Nottinghamshire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046626-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1UT
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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