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title: "Provision of Rural Public Transport Services 2025-2030"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-193cf0f1-2781-495f-851a-51386da05813"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-23"
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# Provision of Rural Public Transport Services 2025-2030

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-193cf0f1-2781-495f-851a-51386da05813

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Rural Public Transport Services 2025-2030" under an open procurement method. This tender, classified under the CPV code 60100000 for road transport services, aims to engage a bus transport provider to operate specific routes serving rural locations within the Borough of Bedford and Bedford town centre. The procurement process is currently active, with key dates including the tender period ending on 23 January 2025 and the contract period starting on 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2028. The minimum value for the contract is £2,610,000, with an estimated total value of £4,350,000. The procurement falls under the industry category of services and will be implemented in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for bus transport providers to grow their business by securing a substantial and prestigious contract with Bedford Borough Council. Companies that specialise in public road transport services and have the capacity to manage rural routes would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The open procedure encourages broad competition and presents a valuable chance for medium to large enterprises to expand their market presence and demonstrate their operational capabilities in a strategic region. While there are no restrictions on SMEs or VCSEs, the scale and scope of the contract suggest that larger, well-established firms may be better positioned to meet the requirements and deliver the services effectively.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council wishes to commission the services of a bus transport provider to operate certain routes serving rural locations within the Borough of Bedford and Bedford town centre. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41905189-d7c1-4113-ae26-f84dac4ed957 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,350,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 16:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41905189-d7c1-4113-ae26-f84dac4ed957

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41905189-d7c1-4113-ae26-f84dac4ed957
  23rd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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