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title: "Local Bus 40004 - Barnton, Northwich, Leftwich"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ae86362-8e7b-4bc5-9c2a-a866b4c426b9"
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# Local Bus 40004 - Barnton, Northwich, Leftwich

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ae86362-8e7b-4bc5-9c2a-a866b4c426b9

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## Summary

The Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of local bus services in Barnton, Northwich, and Leftwich. The tender was issued under an accelerated process to ensure service continuity after the current operator's withdrawal on 24th April 2023. The contract value is GBP 532,882, with Warrington's Own Buses winning the award. The contract period runs from 23rd April 2023 to 29th March 2026, focusing on transport services.

This procurement opportunity by the Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council presents a chance for businesses, particularly in the transport services sector, to engage and grow. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitably positioned to compete in this open procedure tender. Understanding the service requirements and complying with the contract terms will be crucial for businesses looking to participate and expand their operations.

## Notice

Due to the current operator withdrawing services from 24th April 2023 this tender is being issued under the accelerated process to prevent a break in service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb58041-ec50-4b57-9e77-a54e46d8dee4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2023 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £532,882 |
| 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 0BE |
| 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 | WARRINGTON'S OWN BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb58041-ec50-4b57-9e77-a54e46d8dee4
- 15 Mar 2023 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3acf79cb-77c1-4073-b70c-c8633d86a86f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb58041-ec50-4b57-9e77-a54e46d8dee4
  17th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3acf79cb-77c1-4073-b70c-c8633d86a86f
  15th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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