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title: "Local Bus 60609"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# Local Bus 60609

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0edd241e-3508-45c5-bade-ac5cd2e467c1

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Local Bus 60609" has been completed by the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport, and it pertains to the delivery within England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 29th January 2026. The contract has been awarded to Stagecoach Merseyside on 10th March 2026 and will be active from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2028. The value of this contract is approximately £217,800.

This tender presents an opportunity for large transport service providers capable of delivering efficient and reliable local bus services within England. While it is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses in transport with a robust infrastructure could potentially benefit from similar future tenders. The procurement facilitates sustained growth in the transport sector by partnering with experienced suppliers like Stagecoach Merseyside, allowing them to expand their operational footprint in Cheshire West and Chester.

## Notice

Local Bus 60609

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0de5540-c757-416c-899e-ccd637824c54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £217,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £217,800 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 17:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0de5540-c757-416c-899e-ccd637824c54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0de5540-c757-416c-899e-ccd637824c54
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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