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title: "Non-Commercial Bus Services"
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# Non-Commercial Bus Services

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-123d07a3-37e6-4c90-9370-bf7535229f66

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## Summary

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process for Non-Commercial Bus Services to maintain and enhance the current bus network in line with the Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The services fall under the Road transport services category (CPV code 60100000) and will operate in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This open procedure procurement, valued at £2,000,000, was awarded on 18th February 2024, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2024 and ending on 31st March 2032. The tender sought proposals to introduce service improvements with modern, low or zero-emission vehicles operating at increased frequencies, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in bus operations and sustainable transport solutions. It is well-suited to both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies, as evidenced by the awards to d j watts coach travel ltd (an SME) for multiple routes and Stagecoach Devon Ltd (a large company) for other routes. Businesses with capabilities in providing modern, eco-friendly transport services could benefit from engaging in this long-term contract, contributing to improved public transport accessibility and sustainability in the region.

## Notice

Torbay Council is seeking Operators to at least retain the existing bus service network in accordance with the Councils BSIP, but also to enhance it with improvements to service levels, including operating to key locations which are not currently served. Our aim is to improve the routes with increased frequency, additional services covering earlier and later times and at weekends with modern, low floor, zero or low emission vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/196dc148-6816-427b-8352-dad3e2eec5b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | D J WATTS COACH TRAVEL; STAGECOACH DEVON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/196dc148-6816-427b-8352-dad3e2eec5b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/196dc148-6816-427b-8352-dad3e2eec5b4
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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