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title: "Local Bus Contracts & Shared Taxi Services - 4 Lots (Contracts 1426-1429)"
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# Local Bus Contracts & Shared Taxi Services - 4 Lots (Contracts 1426-1429)

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40ca37f4-320d-442a-8ead-e377d000923c

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## Summary

Milton Keynes Council is seeking experienced transport operators for the provision of local bus and shared taxi services, tendering these services in four lots. This open procurement process falls within the public road transport services category and is located in the South East of England. The tender period concluded on 1 January 2018, with the contract period commencing on 29 April 2018 and set to end on 31 October 2019. The total value of the contracts is £120,915, and the award decision was made on 12 February 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VSCEs) that specialise in transportation services. Businesses that offer local bus and taxi operations, especially those with proven experience in the sector, should consider competing for these contracts as they can enhance their service offerings and expand their operational footprint within the region.

## Notice

Milton Keynes Council is seeking tenders from experienced transport operators for the provision of local bus and shared taxi services serving various parts of Milton Keynes.The services are being tendered in 4 lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d1966b6-968d-487a-9a97-7fb1974b4d74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,915 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,915 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA THE SHIRES; STAGECOACH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d1966b6-968d-487a-9a97-7fb1974b4d74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d1966b6-968d-487a-9a97-7fb1974b4d74
  17th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP155423
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

## Provenance

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