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title: "Local Bus 60204"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13f386c4-fbd8-472a-b7c0-ce4c38083f64"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Local Bus 60204

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13f386c4-fbd8-472a-b7c0-ce4c38083f64

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Local Bus 60204" service has been awarded by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, a local authority based in Ellesmere Port, England. This procurement involves transport services for a local bus route from Chester to Deeside, classified under CPV code 60000000. The procurement followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of 24 April 2026, with a contract value of £219,600. The contract is set to commence on 1 June 2026 and will conclude on 31 May 2028, targeting the transport industry in the United Kingdom.

This tender, awarded to Als Coaches Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlights opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in local bus services. The open procurement method fostered competitive bidding, allowing SMEs to participate actively. Businesses similar to Als Coaches Ltd, with capabilities in offering efficient transport solutions, can explore similar opportunities with Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, leveraging their expertise to expand into regional transportation services.

## Notice

Local Bus - Chester to Deeside

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5d0d00-d0ee-4262-9b94-fde8da2eaa8d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £219,600 |
| 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 | ALS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5d0d00-d0ee-4262-9b94-fde8da2eaa8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5d0d00-d0ee-4262-9b94-fde8da2eaa8d
  24th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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