Planning

Local Bus Service Route - Link Bus, Nottinghamshire

EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 08:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Local Bus Service Route - Link Bus, Nottinghamshire," is currently in the planning stage and is managed by the East Midlands Combined County Authority. This planned procurement, published on 21st May 2026, seeks a transport operator to deliver public road transport services in Nottinghamshire. The procurement falls under the services category and uses a selective, competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include a future notice expected on 1st August 2026, with the contract period intended to begin on 1st February 2027 and end on 31st January 2030. The procurement process foresees a gross value of £3,000,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for transport operators, particularly those specialising in public road transport services, to expand their service offerings within the East Midlands region. Businesses with capabilities to operate local bus services, especially those adaptable to flexible procurement procedures, would find this tender well-suited to their growth strategies. The procurement method favours competitive engagement, making it ideal for firms looking to establish a foothold or strengthen their presence in the public transport sector. With a substantial budget and potential for contract renewal, participating businesses can secure long-term service contracts, enhancing business stability and market position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus Service Route - Link Bus, Nottinghamshire

Notice Description

Contracting of a transport operator to deliver a local bus service for Link Bus route in Nottinghamshire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046775-2026
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 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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