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title: "AT1163 - Bus Service Improvement Plan"
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# AT1163 - Bus Service Improvement Plan

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f991969-a7b1-4088-bac8-69e09a9d5997

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## Summary

Luton Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "AT1163 - Bus Service Improvement Plan." This initiative aims to facilitate the introduction of an Enhanced Partnership with local Bus Operators following funding from the Department of Transport. The procurement falls under the category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)," with an estimated budget of £300,000. The tender period is scheduled to close on 7th September 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2022 and conclude on 30th November 2027, with delivery addresses covering multiple locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transportation and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in public transport improvements and strategic planning. Companies that offer legal, marketing, consulting, and related services, as well as those experienced in collaborative frameworks with public sector entities, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance visibility and foster long-term partnerships within the local government landscape.

## Notice

Following the Indicative award of Funding from the Department of Transport for Bus Service Improvements, the Highway service is seeking assistance with the introduction of the legal process of an Enhanced Partnership with Bus Operators, requiring the formation of a Board, with voting and with external influence but not voting on the improvements to be implemented. The DfT will be moving towards the change in 2025 when the current registration with DfT moves to local authorities, the changes may require the alteration of service type and linked to tendered services. Highway Services are seeking call off advice and support and therefore the need is for a team to be available that they can call upon to support their work and ensure they deliver with operators the service improvements and quality required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cbe25d-9a76-41cc-b8c9-fdcdac5a83df |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cbe25d-9a76-41cc-b8c9-fdcdac5a83df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cbe25d-9a76-41cc-b8c9-fdcdac5a83df
  29th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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