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title: "Milton Keynes Council - Local Bus Contracts 4 lots (contracts 1437 1438 1439 1440)"
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# Milton Keynes Council - Local Bus Contracts 4 lots (contracts 1437 1438 1439 1440)

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a531af3-ff5d-4efe-bdbb-731d5b070de2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Milton Keynes Council, which has completed a tender for Local Bus Contracts covering four lots (contracts 1437, 1438, 1439, and 1440). This initiative falls under the road transport services industry and was initiated through a further competition under the Local Bus Service Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Lot 1. The tender was active until 15 January 2021, with the resulting contracts commencing on 1 April 2021 and set to conclude on 28 March 2026. The total value of the contracts awarded is £1,006,845.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for both small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in transport services. Businesses specialising in local transport and fleet operations would find this tender particularly relevant. Competing for these contracts can enhance their market presence and contribute to their growth in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Local Bus Contracts 4 lots (contracts 1437 1438 1439 1440) Further competition under Local Bus Service DPS Lot 1 Local Bus Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6cc2f5-7956-439a-bebc-bfcabbde68d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,006,845 |
| 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 3EJ |
| 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 | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| 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 | ARRIVA THE SHIRES LTD T/A ARRIVA MIDLANDS; Z AND S TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 18 May 2021 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6cc2f5-7956-439a-bebc-bfcabbde68d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e6cc2f5-7956-439a-bebc-bfcabbde68d7
  18th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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