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title: "DMCT 188 - The Provision of Local Public Bus Services and a Park and Ride Service"
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# DMCT 188 - The Provision of Local Public Bus Services and a Park and Ride Service

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b126822-5be8-4f05-b8e9-9805d9d19723

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## Summary

The Shropshire Council is currently seeking tenders for "DMCT 188 - The Provision of Local Public Bus Services and a Park and Ride Service". This procurement falls under the public road transport services category and is located in Shrewsbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The open tender process allows bidders to submit proposals for multiple lots, with applications due by 24 March 2017. Contracts for selected lots are set to commence on 5 June 2017, lasting up to five years, unless otherwise agreed.

This opportunity creates substantial avenues for growth for local transport companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess an Operator's licence from the Traffic Commissioner. As the required services encompass a range of routes, including connections from Bridgnorth and Telford to Shrewsbury and town services in Whitchurch, businesses with the capacity to manage public transport and a focus on community engagement will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

The provision of Local Public Bus Services for the following lots:- Lot 1 - BR0436 Bridgnorth to Shrewsbury Lot 2 - SY0096 Telford to Shrewsbury Lot 3 - OS0576 Oswestry to Shrewsbury Lot 4 - WH0511 Whitchurch to Shrewsbury Lot 5 - BR0101 Bridgnorth Town Service Lot 6 - WH0205 Whitchurch Town Service Lot 7 - SY0021 Reabrook to Shrewsbury Town Centre Lot 8 - Shrewsbury Park & Ride Service Bidders may bid for one, more than one or all of the lots. The contracts for each lot will be for a period of up to 5 years commencing 5 June 2017 (or later if agreed by both the Council and preferred bidder). The Contracting Authority reserves the right after evaluation not to award any of the above routes. Applicants must meet be able to meet the requirements of the Local Transport act 2008 and hold an Operator's license from the Traffic Commissioner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ec064e-da46-4492-9d12-829099253f3c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2017 - 4 Jun 2023 |
| 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY2 6ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2017 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ec064e-da46-4492-9d12-829099253f3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ec064e-da46-4492-9d12-829099253f3c
  24th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Public-road-transport-services./6Q2G85RBN9
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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