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title: "Local Bus Service LB12 152/Route TWO - Rockley - Hamworthy - Poole"
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# Local Bus Service LB12 152/Route TWO - Rockley - Hamworthy - Poole

Buyer: BOROUGH OF POOLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62862f13-f69f-4157-aa26-039b04ac1773

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## Summary

The Borough of Poole is currently seeking bids for the "Local Bus Service LB12 152/Route TWO - Rockley - Hamworthy - Poole", classified under the road transport services industry. This open tender is in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 29th July 2018. The contract is valued at £240,000 and spans from 1st October 2018 to 30th September 2025. The service caters to a route experiencing expected growth due to new residential developments, with provisions for increasing service frequency and adding features such as evening and Sunday services in the future.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the transport and logistics sectors, to expand their operations in response to rising demand. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of handling increase in service levels and demonstrating flexibility to adapt to changing community needs. Engaging with this tender allows businesses to secure a long-term contract and establish a presence within the Poole area’s public transport infrastructure.

## Notice

Local Bus Service LB12/152/Route TWO - Rockley - Hamworthy - Poole Town Centre is an existing, established bus service. The contract allows for increased service (denoted as Service Levels) as demand grows. Growth is forecast as the bus route passes new residential development sites. The initial frequency will be as currently exists which is approximately hourly off-peak Monday to Saturday. The contract has contractual options to increase frequency, in stages, to three busses per hour and to add a Sunday service and an evening service as the area develops and developer Funding becomes available. The specification is presented in four parts as follows: Appendix A1 - Service Level 1 - Mon-Sat Daytime Off-peak Appendix A2 - Service Level 2 - Mon-Sat Daytime Enhanced Appendix A3 - Service Level 3 - Mon-Sat Daytime Enhanced plus Sundays Appendix A4 - Service Level 4 - Mon-Sat Enhanced + Sundays + Evening

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07517a37-b248-4434-91c7-6a6d2b457729 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| 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 | BOROUGH OF POOLE |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Parkstone |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2018 at 08:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07517a37-b248-4434-91c7-6a6d2b457729

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07517a37-b248-4434-91c7-6a6d2b457729
  25th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0c9afc37-2d76-e811-80ed-005056b64545
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