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16 Jun 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is seeking to procure a local bus service for the route between Grays and Horndon on the Hill, covering East Tilbury and other local areas. The tender, titled "Bus 375 Service," falls under the industry category of public road transport services. It is part of an active procurement stage, using an open procedure, with the submission deadline set for 21st July 2026. The contract, intended to start on 7th November 2026, will operate until 31st March 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension. Businesses interested in submitting proposals can access the relevant documents online and should note that both quality and pricing will be considered in the evaluation criteria, with a weight distribution of 40% and 60% respectively.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for transportation companies specialising in reliable and accessible public transport services to expand their footprint in the Thurrock area. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive bus services and the capacity to meet high-quality standards while remaining price-competitive will find themselves well-suited to compete for this tender. The open procedure and electronic submission policy facilitate easy access and encourage participation from a diverse range of service providers looking to contribute to the regional public transportation network.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Bus 375 Service

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of a local bus service between Grays and Horndon on the Hill, incorporating East Tilbury and other local areas. Overall, the Contract shall achieve / deliver accessible, reliable bus/public transport provision for those communities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056512-2026
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK 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
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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