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title: "Mini-competition Invitation to Tender - Public Bus Services DPS - January 2023"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9635e47-6de1-4573-bbd4-6543e171f51a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-30"
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# Mini-competition Invitation to Tender - Public Bus Services DPS - January 2023

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9635e47-6de1-4573-bbd4-6543e171f51a

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for public bus services across Oxfordshire. The tender process, titled "Mini-competition Invitation to Tender - Public Bus Services DPS - January 2023," was completed on 22nd December 2022. The contract value is £93,142, with Redline Buses and Thames Transit Ltd T/A Stagecoach Oxfordshire being the awarded suppliers. The contract period spans from 2nd January 2023 to 1st April 2023.

This public procurement opportunity in road transport services presents potential for businesses to provide public bus services in Oxfordshire. Companies in the transportation sector, especially those offering road transport services, are well-suited to compete for this type of contract. The procurement stage has finalized, offering a clear timeline and structure for interested suppliers to participate and contribute to the local public transport network.

## Notice

Oxfordshire County Council are seeking Service Providers to provide public bus services across Oxfordshire. The tender has been split into 4 Lots. Suppliers who are pre-approved and registered for the Public Bus Service DPS were invited to tender for these lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3172bb49-12f0-4bcc-8fa1-a3fd885c6097 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,142 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | REDLINE BUSES; THAMES TRANSIT LTD T/A STAGECOACH OXFORDSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2023 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3172bb49-12f0-4bcc-8fa1-a3fd885c6097

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3172bb49-12f0-4bcc-8fa1-a3fd885c6097
  30th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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