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title: "Local Bus Tender Phase 2017"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c845e73-9e2a-4516-902f-fa52019de565"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-09"
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# Local Bus Tender Phase 2017

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c845e73-9e2a-4516-902f-fa52019de565

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## Summary

The Cheshire East Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Local Bus Tender Phase 2017" for the provision of local bus services within the transport industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a budget set at £600,000 for the period from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2023. The council's contact point for this procurement is Stephen Thurman, who can be reached at stephen.thurman@transportservicesolutions.co.uk. Interested parties should note that a future opportunity notice is planned for publication on 1st April 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the public transport sector, especially those specializing in bus services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can bring innovative solutions and competitive pricing. Companies that provide transport equipment, vehicle leasing, or bus operation services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to substantial business growth in the local area.

## Notice

Provision of local bus services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a506e5a-c551-4a49-8bf9-1db610b1dfe6 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 09:13 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a506e5a-c551-4a49-8bf9-1db610b1dfe6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a506e5a-c551-4a49-8bf9-1db610b1dfe6
  9th February 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=46b33b71-8ac4-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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