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title: "Local Bus Service: LB48"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1fbf7b99-e9fe-4f96-bdb6-238e19bea47d"
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# Local Bus Service: LB48

Buyer: BOROUGH OF POOLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fbf7b99-e9fe-4f96-bdb6-238e19bea47d

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## Summary

The Borough of Poole is initiating a public procurement process for the "Local Bus Service: LB48," classified under road transport services. The tender was published on 7th February 2019, with the tender period closing on 10th March 2019. The total estimated value of this contract is £512,000, and it is set to commence on 1st May 2019, running through to 30th April 2024. This procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to submit bids. The service will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide local bus services. Companies specialising in road transport are encouraged to compete, as successful bidders will gain a long-term contract with the borough, potentially enhancing their market presence and operational capabilities. Furthermore, this contract offers a chance for businesses to demonstrate their service quality and reliability in a competitive environment.

## Notice

Local Bus Service: LB48

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae10c9c-b7d7-4d98-af73-413d9d39ee08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £512,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £357,200 |
| 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 | BOROUGH OF POOLE |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Parkstone |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GO SOUTH COAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2019 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae10c9c-b7d7-4d98-af73-413d9d39ee08
- 7 Feb 2019 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff6346f5-eb01-4427-b185-b6987f77d1a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae10c9c-b7d7-4d98-af73-413d9d39ee08
  18th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff6346f5-eb01-4427-b185-b6987f77d1a3
  7th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e22870fe-5d29-e911-80f2-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  link

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