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title: "Provision of Rural Public Transport Services 2025-2030 - AWARD"
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# Provision of Rural Public Transport Services 2025-2030 - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c18cbcc-8b13-429f-aeac-b74c02c839e9

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of rural public transport services within the Borough of Bedford and Bedford town centre. The contract, titled "Provision of Rural Public Transport Services 2025-2030 - AWARD," falls under the industry category of road transport services (CPV code: 60100000). The successful supplier, Cambus Limited, will operate the awarded services from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. This open procedure tender was valued at £4,350,000 and was initiated to ensure effective transport connectivity for rural areas in the East of England. Key tender dates included the end of the tender period on 23rd January 2025 and the award date on 18th February 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those with experience in public road transport services. With a focus on rural routes, companies capable of efficiently managing and operating bus services in less densely populated areas stand to benefit significantly. Despite the suitability criteria indicating that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted, well-established transport providers like Cambus Limited can seize growth opportunities through this contract. It encourages established businesses to expand their operations and enhance service delivery in the public transport sector.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c3db67-e48b-47ce-a9f1-fe70069e6a74 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c3db67-e48b-47ce-a9f1-fe70069e6a74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c3db67-e48b-47ce-a9f1-fe70069e6a74
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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