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title: "Local Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63d67ee4-e7dc-43ee-9730-daa5e2a5d0de"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2020-07-21"
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# Local Bus Service

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63d67ee4-e7dc-43ee-9730-daa5e2a5d0de

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Council is initiating a tender for a Local Bus Service, following funding from the Department for Transport. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th August 2020. The contract, valued at £120,000, is expected to commence on 1st November 2020 and run until 31st March 2023, with options for two one-year extensions dependent on funding availability. The service is classified under the transport equipment and auxiliary products category and will serve the borough of Blackburn, England.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those that specialise in public transport operations. Given the nature of the service and the council's interest in SMEs, smaller firms with experience in local transport or those looking to expand their offerings may find this tender particularly appealing. Interested businesses should be prepared to showcase their capacity to meet the contract's requirements and manage the service effectively, as this could be a significant growth opportunity in the public sector.

## Notice

The Council has received funding from the DFT to re-establish a bus route in the borough initially from 7th September 2020 to 31st March 2021. The Council has included extension options within the contract for a further two one year periods in the event that this funding gets extended.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e75504d9-bb53-4f23-932a-5ea895b9c4a2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2020 at 05:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e75504d9-bb53-4f23-932a-5ea895b9c4a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e75504d9-bb53-4f23-932a-5ea895b9c4a2
  21st July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=77f6da18-10cb-ea11-8104-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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