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title: "Purchase of commercial bus network season tickets"
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# Purchase of commercial bus network season tickets

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a7c0ab8-7807-4d4b-92c0-2bd114566aa3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Purchase of commercial bus network season tickets" initiated by Bedford Borough Council focuses on acquiring scholar season tickets for students eligible for free school transport. This procurement, classified under "Buses and coaches" (CPV 34121000), is now in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £90,000, was awarded to MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD t/a STAGECOACH MIDLANDS. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 31 August 2024 and the contract period running from 1 September 2024 to 31 July 2025. The procurement method specified is "Other - Waiver."

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the transportation sector. Companies capable of providing efficient and cost-effective transport solutions, especially those dealing with large-scale public transportation services, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders similar to this one. The project could bolster business growth by establishing long-term contracts with public entities, ensuring continuous revenue streams and enhancing service portfolios within the local community of Bedford.

## Notice

Acquisition of a batch of scholars season tickets for use of the commercial bus network by students eligible for free school transport as the most cost effective way of transporting students from home to school. Stagecoach operate a large proportion of the local bus network across the Borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac72b00d-28c0-4c30-8bc7-ff42ce0cd359 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac72b00d-28c0-4c30-8bc7-ff42ce0cd359

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac72b00d-28c0-4c30-8bc7-ff42ce0cd359
  12th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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