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title: "Park and ride 2021 - all sites"
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# Park and ride 2021 - all sites

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a70a44a-1c0d-4e87-bf10-fe77c79247c5

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## Summary

Essex County Council is inviting bids for the "Park and Ride 2021 - All Sites" project, which involves providing bus services across three park and ride locations in Essex. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 34200000 for vehicle bodies, aims to deliver essential transport services and has a total budget of £11,572,625. The open tendering procedure closed on 3rd March 2021, with the contract set to commence on 26th September 2021 and concluding on 25th September 2025. This project serves the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their capability to deliver bus services efficiently. Successful bidders may benefit from a longer-term contract, contributing to their growth and stability. Companies with expertise in managing public transport services or providing vehicle fleets would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement. With participation from established suppliers like Vectare Limited and Arriva Kent Thameside, new entrants in the market can also gain valuable experience by collaborating in such public sector initiatives.

## Notice

Service of buses between 3 park and ride sites in essex.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c06586a8-abfa-45ac-af07-1e07dbb86d48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2021 - 25 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,572,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,157,265 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM2 0PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA KENT THAMESIDE; VECTARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c06586a8-abfa-45ac-af07-1e07dbb86d48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c06586a8-abfa-45ac-af07-1e07dbb86d48
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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