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title: "New Hill Lane local bus service & Shirley feeder bus"
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# New Hill Lane local bus service & Shirley feeder bus

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d659879-af1f-40c4-b124-6792e2f1b50a

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a new local bus service, including two routes: Hill Lane Bus Service and Shirley Feeder Bus Service, as outlined in the Bus Service Improvement Plan. The project, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) through the Bus Service Improvement Plan allocation, falls under the Transport services category (excluding waste transport) and is valued at £194,200. The open procurement method was utilised, and the contract was awarded on 19th September 2024, with the services set to commence on 2nd September 2024 and end on 2nd March 2026. Key delivery locations include various regions within the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit substantially from this open procedure, owing to its fair competition environment. Companies experienced in local public transport operations would be well-suited to compete, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality and reliable bus services. Engagement in this contract could enhance their portfolio and reputation with publicly funded projects.

## Notice

The provision of a new local bus service between City Centre, Central Station, Hill Lane, Outdoor Sports Centre and Lordshill Centre as outlined and agreed in the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and funded by Southampton City Council (SCC) DfT BSIP allocation. The two bus services will be divided into two lots: Lot 1 - Hill Lane Bus Service Lot 2 - Shirley Feeder Bus Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f577b1-69df-4879-8d0e-712d200bd6c0 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £194,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GO SOUTH COAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f577b1-69df-4879-8d0e-712d200bd6c0
- 9 Jul 2024 at 09:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8203c18-b7e4-4ad9-badb-0de4c70455b8
- 9 Jul 2024 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8203c18-b7e4-4ad9-badb-0de4c70455b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f577b1-69df-4879-8d0e-712d200bd6c0
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8203c18-b7e4-4ad9-badb-0de4c70455b8
  9th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=sout019
  Proactis Supplier Network

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