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title: "Local Bus Tenders Buckinghamshire 2024"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Local Bus Tenders Buckinghamshire 2024

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ddae2d7-0630-4fae-9d64-ac88802eb594

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process titled "Local Bus Tenders Buckinghamshire 2024" under the Transport Act 1985, involving four separate contracts (Lots) for public road transport services. The contracts awarded, which total £2,051,000 for an initial term of two years, involve services within England, United Kingdom. The awarded suppliers are Red Rose Travel Ltd for Lot 1 and Carousel Buses Ltd for Lots 2, 3, and 4. The services will commence on 24 February 2025, with certain services starting on 5 April 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure with contracts extendable by one year, plus an additional year. 

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale operators in the public transport sector, offering potential contract extensions up to four years. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, making it ideal for SMEs looking to expand their services in the Buckinghamshire region. Businesses that specialise in public road transport and meet the specified requirements will find this tender suitable to enhance their market presence and secure government contracts.

## Notice

For the provision of a Local Bus Services 2024 under the Transport Act 1985. Each Lot is a separate contract. 1) Lot NL131: Services 131, 132, 151, and 152 with a suggested minimum capacity of 29, starting on 24 February 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Red Rose Travel Ltd 2) Lot SL71: Services 71 and 73 with a suggested minimum capacity of 28, starting on 5 April 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Carousel Buses Ltd 3) Lot SL34: Service 34 with a suggested minimum capacity of 28, starting on 24 February 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Carousel Buses Ltd 4) Lot SL39: Services 27, 39, and 577 with a suggested minimum capacity of 28, starting on 24 February 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Carousel Buses Ltd The Contract Value stated covers all 4 Lots for the initial term only of 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74074f49-bbb9-48f1-aca6-876dab78f0b7 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,051,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,051,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CAROUSEL BUSES; RED ROSE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74074f49-bbb9-48f1-aca6-876dab78f0b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74074f49-bbb9-48f1-aca6-876dab78f0b7
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b708b547-e98a-ef11-8130-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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