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title: "CBC-0667-DPS-AH-03 Bus service 78 - AWARD"
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# CBC-0667-DPS-AH-03 Bus service 78 - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-681e6d60-bda8-4f9e-8291-c2ea0e11bb03

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council is undertaking a public procurement process for the bus service 78, which will operate between Luton and Shefford, commencing on 23rd October 2017. This contract, classified under public road transport services, has a total value of £517,571.30 and is set for a duration of five years, concluding on 22nd October 2022. The tender period ended on 23rd August 2017, during which interested parties could submit their proposals. The procurement method for this contract was not specified.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in road transport services. Companies that possess vehicles with a capacity of at least 25 seats and have experience in managing public transport contracts would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, this contract could benefit larger-scale transport providers looking to expand their service offerings within the UK. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses secure long-term contracts and contribute to growth in the competitive transport industry.

## Notice

Tender for bus service 78 operating between Luton & Shefford starting 23rd October 2017 for a five year contract period. The service requires a vehicle with a minimum passenger capacity of 25 seats.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e2214e-e7fe-4645-899f-0b79714de6f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2017 - 22 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £517,571 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT PALMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2017 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e2214e-e7fe-4645-899f-0b79714de6f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e2214e-e7fe-4645-899f-0b79714de6f8
  6th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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