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title: "GB-Trent: Local Bus Services"
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# GB-Trent: Local Bus Services

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dc136e2-2ed8-4c28-a95f-d1e8eb31f233

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## Summary

The Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of local bus services in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, with a total contract value of £500,000 and a minimum value of £100,000. This open tender, classified under public road transport services (CPV code 60112000), is currently in the tender stage and will close on 21 August 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1 October 2017 and will run for two years, ending on 29 September 2019.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in the public transport sector. Businesses specialising in transport services, including providers of bus operations and logistics, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement may also provide a platform for innovation in local transport solutions, potentially increasing access to local facilities for communities and enhancing connectivity to major employment sites.

## Notice

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the procurement of a number of local bus services in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. Some are existing services, providing access for a number of communities to local facilities (Items 3, 7, 8 and 10). One is a proposed new service for local communities (Item 9). Some are additional journeys on existing services to major employment sites (Items 1 and 2) whilst some are proposed new services to major employment sites (Items 4, 5 and 6). Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. This is an open tender being conducted on the e-tendering portal Bravo Solution. To access the tender documents www.iewm.bravosolution.co.uk/sotandstaffordshireauthorities project_ 19166, itt_30430

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71abea5f-8060-46d4-8133-572f87b7490e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 29 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2017 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71abea5f-8060-46d4-8133-572f87b7490e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71abea5f-8060-46d4-8133-572f87b7490e
  1st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=270059029
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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