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title: "Local Bus 43003"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Local Bus 43003

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3912598f-c49f-44a4-b48d-c5d2537589dd

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council conducted an open procurement process for the provision of local bus transport services, specifically the bus route 43003 from Northwich to Moulton. The contract, classified under the transport services industry, has been awarded and is valued at £120,000. The tender process was completed with the contract period running from 30th March 2026 to 30th March 2028. Though the procurement stage has reached completion, key dates included the tender period deadline which was 29th January 2026. This procurement involves services to be delivered in England, signalling the focus on enhancing regional transport infrastructure.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses particularly involved in transport services, offering them entry into public sector work and potential for strategic partnerships. Given the suitability criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such contracts due to their flexibility and innovative potential in providing transport solutions. Engaging with such contracts can bolster a company's experience and reputation in public sector engagements, paving the way for further business opportunities in regional and potentially national transport services. The awarded supplier, Warrington's Own Buses, underscores the relevance for local transport businesses to participate and compete effectively in these procurement processes.

## Notice

Bus route 43003 Northwich to Moulton

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c21e0873-f6ad-4258-bab8-e46719717166 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 0BA |
| 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

- 6 May 2026 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c21e0873-f6ad-4258-bab8-e46719717166

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c21e0873-f6ad-4258-bab8-e46719717166
  6th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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