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title: "BSIP Bus Service Enhancements - SO92 - HDG/2024/716"
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# BSIP Bus Service Enhancements - SO92 - HDG/2024/716

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b170758-3f42-4d64-8bd5-11e53c903dfb

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Stoke-on-Trent City Council has concluded with the award of the BSIP Bus Service Enhancements contract, identified as SO92 - HDG/2024/716. This project aims to enhance the existing bus network by increasing the frequency, extending hours of operation, and introducing weekend services across the commercial network in England. The industry category is special-purpose road passenger-transport services, classified under CPV code 60130000. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with key dates including the contract award date of 16 August 2024 and a contract period from 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2026. The procurement followed an open procedure and was suitable for SMEs.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies in the public transport and bus service sectors. SMEs like D&G Bus Ltd. and Going My Way Ltd T/a Stantons of Stoke were successful in this tender, demonstrating that smaller enterprises can effectively compete. Businesses that can offer enhancements in public transport, particularly in frequency and scope of services, or those looking to expand their service offerings in the West Midlands region, will find this contract advantageous. The focus on increasing service frequency and operating hours reflects a broader initiative to bolster public transport infrastructure, thus providing an opportunity for growth and market presence.

## Notice

To enhance the existing bus network by increasing the frequency, hours of operation and introducing weekend services across the existing commercial network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51942fec-b192-4cfd-a6a0-8fd2f7c44866 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,481,375 |
| 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 | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | D&G BUS; FIRST POTTERIES; GOING MY WAY LTD T/A STANTONS OF STOKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51942fec-b192-4cfd-a6a0-8fd2f7c44866
- 14 May 2024 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e462aa-df92-4ff8-8e1c-6d550f545a4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51942fec-b192-4cfd-a6a0-8fd2f7c44866
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e462aa-df92-4ff8-8e1c-6d550f545a4d
  14th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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