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title: "Mini-competition Invitation to Tender - Public Bus Services DPS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-24"
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# Mini-competition Invitation to Tender - Public Bus Services DPS

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bda639a-6092-43d6-9e98-4f71174d5db4

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Oxfordshire County Council involves a mini-competition invitation to tender for public bus services across Oxfordshire, classified under the hire of buses and coaches with driver category. This process, which is currently in the award stage, has a total value of £6,169,035 and spans multiple lots designed for pre-approved suppliers registered in the Public Bus Service Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The tender period concluded on 10th November 2021, and the contract for selected suppliers will commence on 2nd January 2022, running until 26th December 2027. The estimated delivery addresses are located within England.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their services in the public transport sector. Businesses experienced in operating bus services or those with capabilities in management and logistics are well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive nature of the tender means that firms that can provide efficient, reliable, and innovative transport solutions will be best positioned to succeed in delivering these services over the contract period.

## Notice

Oxfordshire County Council are seeking Service Providers to provide public bus services across Oxfordshire. The tender has been split into 12 Lots. Suppliers who are pre-approved and registered for the Public Bus Service DPS were invited to tender for these lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba7d2c76-fae3-493a-88bf-2bb8210dc878 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2022 - 26 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,169,035 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,169,035 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | CHELTENHAM AND GLOUCESTER OMNIBUS COMPANY T/A STAGECOACH WEST; THAMES TRANSIT LTD T/A STAGECOACH OXFORDSHIRE; THE CITY OF OXFORD MOTOR SERVICE T/A OXFORD BUS; THE CITY OF OXFORD MOTOR SERVICES T/A THAMES TRAVEL (WALLINGFORD; THE CITY OF OXFORD MOTOR SERVICES, T/A CAROUSEL BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2021 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba7d2c76-fae3-493a-88bf-2bb8210dc878

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba7d2c76-fae3-493a-88bf-2bb8210dc878
  24th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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