CBC-2037-W-26144-EM De minimis enhancement to bus service 75

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2026 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully completed a procurement process titled "CBC-2037-W-26144-EM De minimis enhancement to bus service 75". This service-oriented contract falls under the public road transport services category, identified by CPV code 60112000. It aims to enhance bus service 75, ensuring connections between Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton, and Cambridge as route X75. The procurement was executed through a direct method without competition, given its below-threshold status. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £146,480.32. The contract was awarded to Grant Palmer Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Flitwick, UKH25 region, and was formally signed on 27th March 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing public transport services, particularly those specialising in local and regional bus services. Given the direct procurement method, suppliers who can offer value-oriented solutions with efficient service delivery are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities. While the current contract is complete, understanding the needs of public authorities like the Central Bedfordshire Council could aid businesses in identifying strategic opportunities and preparing for future tenders that require similar services.

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Notice Title

CBC-2037-W-26144-EM De minimis enhancement to bus service 75

Notice Description

De minimis enhancement to bus service 75 - Funding specifically to support extension of bus service 75 to provide links between Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton & Cambridge, journeys to operate as route X75.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b082
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054107-2026
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£146,480 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT PALMER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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