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title: "Downham Market and Kings Lynn Passenger Transport Services"
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# Downham Market and Kings Lynn Passenger Transport Services

Buyer: PASSENGER TRANSPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1f8d2a2-8eca-4e95-82e2-ea82085b3c03

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## Summary

The Passenger Transport Unit has awarded contracts for the Downham Market and Kings Lynn Passenger Transport Services, which covers local bus services and home-to-school transport in the East of England. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract value is approximately £9,577,496.40 GBP, commencing on 3 September 2017, with a duration until 31 August 2025. Interested parties were required to register on the Council's procurement system by the deadline of 16 May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in the hire of buses and coaches. Companies that are experienced in providing public transport services and have the capability to manage contracts of this scale would be well-positioned to compete. Given the long contract duration, this is also an attractive opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence in the local transport services industry.

## Notice

The Council has awarded contracts for the provision of local bus services and home to school transport Additional information: This procurement has been managed electronically via the Councils procurement system. To participate in this procurement, Applicants must first have registered on the procurement 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 view the procurement under the tenders section. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a29c51-6e38-4b6b-b643-715842242955 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,577,496 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | PASSENGER TRANSPORT UNIT |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2SG |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | COACH SERVICES; COASTAL RED LIMITED T/A LYNX; D & H HARROD COACHES; EAGLES COACHES; G J BISHOP; GO WEST TRAVEL LIMITED T/A STAGECOACH IN NORFOLK; IMPERIAL BUS; TOWLERS COACHES; UPWELL AND DISTRICT COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2017 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a29c51-6e38-4b6b-b643-715842242955
- 25 Apr 2017 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d10572-9c68-43ad-9d25-26330e837f9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a29c51-6e38-4b6b-b643-715842242955
  7th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d10572-9c68-43ad-9d25-26330e837f9e
  25th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/
  Buyer profile including tender documents

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

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