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title: "Ripon City - Round City Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-393d2773-ed05-4b13-bf08-2965e3634aa5"
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buyer: "RIPON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Ripon City - Round City Bus Service

Buyer: RIPON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-393d2773-ed05-4b13-bf08-2965e3634aa5

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## Summary

The Ripon City Council is currently seeking proposals for the "Ripon City - Round City Bus Service", which falls under the public-service bus industry category. This procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 6th September 2019. The initial contract period will commence on 1st October 2019 and will last for 12 months, with potential extensions of 12 or 24 months available. A subsidy of up to £55,000 will be provided to successful bidders. The service is aimed at operators in Ripon, England, with the relevant postal code being HG4.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their operations. Businesses specialising in local public transport services, particularly those equipped to manage or operate bus services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this process can enable businesses to secure a reliable income stream while contributing to the community's transport infrastructure.

## Notice

Ripon City Council are seeking proposals from operators to provide a round the city bus service. A subsidy by way of a grant of up to PS55,000 will be provided. Initial contract term 12 months with the option to extend for 12 or 24 months. Subject to the terms and conditions of the contract which is available upon request.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6cd11c5-18fd-4b26-b630-811ec465e3ab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 1 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RIPON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | RIPON |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG4 1DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Ripon Minster & Moorside |
| Westminster constituency | Skipton and Ripon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2019 at 14:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6cd11c5-18fd-4b26-b630-811ec465e3ab
- 23 Jul 2019 at 13:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6cd11c5-18fd-4b26-b630-811ec465e3ab
- 21 Jun 2019 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6cd11c5-18fd-4b26-b630-811ec465e3ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6cd11c5-18fd-4b26-b630-811ec465e3ab
  7th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0582723-5598-45fd-8eea-1162e6c28807
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddbb7b34-fb58-425a-b5bb-b39efc1c014f

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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