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title: "Local Transport Fund support to Bus Operators"
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# Local Transport Fund support to Bus Operators

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-000a6e53-5d01-47a8-87f0-0b4a73cef005

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## Summary

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a contract for the Local Transport Fund support to Bus Operators. This procurement falls under the services category, with a contract value of £429,025 in GBP. The tender process was open, and the contract period is from January 25, 2023, to January 8, 2024. The tender period ended on January 2, 2023. The awarded suppliers are First Hampshire & Dorset Ltd and Go South Coast Ltd. The contract was awarded on January 25, 2023, and the award notice can be found on Contracts Finder.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in public road transport services, particularly those providing socially necessary bus services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses interested in expanding their operations within the transport sector are encouraged to consider participating in this procurement process to grow their market presence and contribute to providing essential transport services in the local community.

## Notice

The Local Transport Fund (LTF) is provided to Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) under Section 31 of the Local Government Act, 2003. Funding is provided by the Department for Transport (DfT) on behalf of the Secretary of State in respect of socially necessary bus services (bus services which require local authority support, including tendered bus services) .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3221a01d-35c6-4a4f-bbe0-7dc92d956fc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2023 - 8 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £429,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £429,025 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FIRST HAMPSHIRE & DORSET; GO SOUTH COAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2023 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3221a01d-35c6-4a4f-bbe0-7dc92d956fc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3221a01d-35c6-4a4f-bbe0-7dc92d956fc5
  15th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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