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title: "Local Bus Service - LB02 Route 81 - Charminster to Avonbourne Academies"
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# Local Bus Service - LB02 Route 81 - Charminster to Avonbourne Academies

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6811338c-2320-4436-9f71-a427cf7fe7e9

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## Summary

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has recently completed a tender process for the "Local Bus Service - LB02 Route 81 - Charminster to Avonbourne Academies". This procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically focusing on providing transport for students during school days. The contract was awarded to Bournemouth Transport Limited, with a total contract value of £130,000. The contract period spans from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2023. The tender followed a selective procurement method and was published on 30 July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those equipped to offer school transport services. Companies that specialise in the operation of buses for large groups, particularly those with experience in educational transport, would be well-suited to compete for future contracts. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this procurement as a stepping stone to engage with local councils and expand their service offerings in the region.

## Notice

The contracted bus operator will operate this service during schooldays only between Charminster and Avonbourne Academies via Muscliffe Strouden, Townsend and Littledown.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e2d64a-a872-4874-a40f-d0b2c3ac7b66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| 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 | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOURNEMOUTH TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2021 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e2d64a-a872-4874-a40f-d0b2c3ac7b66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e2d64a-a872-4874-a40f-d0b2c3ac7b66
  19th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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