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title: "Local Bus Contracts - 5 Lots"
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# Local Bus Contracts - 5 Lots

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-736aa948-cac3-4b5d-b303-3df286d6e1c5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Milton Keynes Council seeking tenders for "Local Bus Contracts - 5 Lots," aimed at operating local bus services in various areas of Milton Keynes, South East England. The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with responses due by 6th January 2017. The total value of the contract is £141,000, and it follows an open procedure allowing bidders to submit tenders for individual lots or combinations of lots. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd April 2017 and will extend until 1st April 2019.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for transport operators, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in public transport services. Businesses capable of providing efficient local bus operations or those looking to expand their portfolio in the public services industry will find this procurement particularly relevant. The willingness of the council to accept combined bids could also encourage collaboration among operators, potentially enhancing their competitiveness and service offerings in the region.

## Notice

Milton Keynes Council is seeking tenders from experienced transport operators for the provision of local bus services serving various parts of Milton Keynes.The services are being tendered in 5 Lots.The tenderer may bid for any number of individual lots and combined bids for multiple lots. Tenderer submitting combined bid/s must submit bids of individual lots within the combination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43701493-d300-4bed-95f1-545d454b5776 |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2017 - 1 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2016 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43701493-d300-4bed-95f1-545d454b5776

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43701493-d300-4bed-95f1-545d454b5776
  7th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC135723
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

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