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title: "New Pilot Rural Bus Service"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-09"
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# New Pilot Rural Bus Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9067cf4f-8103-477e-a944-de83d0c82dab

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## Summary

The Thurrock Council has issued a tender for the provision of a new Pilot Rural Bus Service for public road transport services. The contract period is from August 7, 2024, to November 7, 2025. The tender deadline is May 14, 2024. This procurement opportunity falls under the 'services' category and follows an open procedure (above threshold).

This tender by Thurrock Council presents an opportunity for businesses looking to offer public road transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in expanding their operations in the transport sector, especially in rural areas, should consider bidding for this opportunity.

## Notice

The Provision of a new Pilot Rural Bus Service. See specification for full details. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80f576f-ae39-4a94-a9c6-1d2ce77b0dd5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2024 - 7 Nov 2025 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2024 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80f576f-ae39-4a94-a9c6-1d2ce77b0dd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80f576f-ae39-4a94-a9c6-1d2ce77b0dd5
  9th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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