--- title: "Provision of Registered Local Bus Services - Portsmouth Area" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-140d690f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-140d690f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-140d690f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-140d690f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Provision of Registered Local Bus Services - Portsmouth Area Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-140d690f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-140d690f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-140d690f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth City Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Registered Local Bus Services" in the Portsmouth area. This procurement falls under the transport services industry and is led by the authority responsible for local governance in Hampshire. The procurement method is open, allowing multiple suppliers to compete for contracts across a total of 14 specified routes. The closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is set for 6th January 2016, with the award of contracts anticipated on 21st January 2016. Services are expected to commence on 27th March 2016, and contracts will initially span one year, with potential extensions based on performance and budget review. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public road transport services, particularly those equipped to handle local bus operations. Companies that provide fleet services, possess the necessary licenses, and have experience in public transport logistics would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a total potential annual contract value ranging from £120,000 to £305,000, this procurement offers a valuable opportunity for growth in the transport sector, especially for firms looking to expand their presence in the local market. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council (the 'Authority') is inviting tenders from organisations for the provision of regulated registered local bus services in the Portsmouth area. The Authority is inviting individual tenders against a total of 14 specified routes (or Lots). Tenderers may enter bids for one, all or any combination of routes but the price for each route must constitute a standalone bid as tenders for combined routes are not allowed for. Following receipt of tenders decisions will be made on which routes will be formally commissioned based upon affordability and service criticality considerations. The target date for award of contracts is set as 21st January 2016 with the target date for commencement of services following on 27th March 2016. Total combined per annum value of the contracts may range from PS305,000 if all 14 routes are awarded to PS120,000 if additional budget cuts are accepted by Council Members in February 2016. Contracts will be awarded per route and will run for an initial term of 1 year. Subject to budget review and performance and agreement of both parties' individual contracts may be extended in yearly increments to a maximum total term of 3 years. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Provision of Registered Local Bus Services - Portsmouth Area. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ae9058-3c29-4634-88ba-e9c62d831ead | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ae9058-3c29-4634-88ba-e9c62d831ead ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ae9058-3c29-4634-88ba-e9c62d831ead 4th December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-140d690f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b. 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