--- title: "Concession Contract - Bus Services for Norwich Park and Ride Sites" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d3f40b5-2b98-4002-bafb-a04581bc1fca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d3f40b5-2b98-4002-bafb-a04581bc1fca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d3f40b5-2b98-4002-bafb-a04581bc1fca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d3f40b5-2b98-4002-bafb-a04581bc1fca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-12" --- # Concession Contract - Bus Services for Norwich Park and Ride Sites Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d3f40b5-2b98-4002-bafb-a04581bc1fca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d3f40b5-2b98-4002-bafb-a04581bc1fca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d3f40b5-2b98-4002-bafb-a04581bc1fca.json) ## Summary The Norfolk County Council is seeking a provider for operating limited-stop bus services from five Norwich Park & Ride sites without subsidy. The title of the procurement is "Concession Contract - Bus Services for Norwich Park and Ride Sites". The industry category is public road transport services. The procurement stage is currently active with an open procedure (above threshold). The deadline for tender submissions is 14th August 2024. The contract period runs from 30th March 2025 to 1st February 2030. This tender opportunity to operate bus services in Norwich without subsidy presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the public road transport services sector. Companies experienced in operating bus services and managing concession contracts would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process managed by Norfolk County Council through an open procedure allows for dialogue with bidders to clarify aspects of responses, potentially enhancing the competitiveness of the bids. ## Notice Norfolk County Council are seeking a provider for operating limited-stop bus services from five Norwich Park & Ride sites - Thickthorn, Harford, Airport, Sprowston & Postwick - without subsidy from the Council. Once a proposal has been accepted, we will enter into an exclusivity Agreement with the successful Operator for each specific site or sites. Norfolk County Council is seeking a maximum of 2 operators to cover the 5 sites. The Concession Contract Regulations allow Norfolk County Council flexibility as to process. The Council reserves the right to dialogue with bidders if it wishes to clarify aspects of the bidders' responses. If the Council decides to dialogue with bidders, it also reserves the right to ask bidders to resubmit a final amended bid. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Delivery Notes This is for a concession contract for Norwich Park and Ride sites with no subsidy from the Council. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a555dc3a-58f9-4d17-ae24-43fb20763628 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 1 Feb 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 12 Jul 2024 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a555dc3a-58f9-4d17-ae24-43fb20763628 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a555dc3a-58f9-4d17-ae24-43fb20763628 12th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d3f40b5-2b98-4002-bafb-a04581bc1fca. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d3f40b5-2b98-4002-bafb-a04581bc1fca.json.