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title: "Demand Responsive Transport itravel"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Demand Responsive Transport itravel

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b89bd62f-42d7-4c60-9e24-a4ba39629d88

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Demand Responsive Transport itravel" service has been concluded by the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council. This contract, valued at £1,800,000, falls under the transport services category in England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from potential suppliers. The tender was completed on 9th April 2026, with an award made to Diamond Bus North West on 13th April 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 31st July 2026 through to 30th July 2028.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in demand-responsive transit solutions. SMEs with a focus on innovation and efficiency in transport provision would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council's commitment to engaging with diverse suppliers offers an inclusive option for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the UK market. The large-scale nature of the winning supplier, Diamond Bus North West, further demonstrates the potential for substantial business development and competitive participation in future tenders.

## Notice

Demand Responsive Transport itravel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1922f64c-2b46-4d64-a899-ff7338a8c719 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIAMOND BUS NORTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1922f64c-2b46-4d64-a899-ff7338a8c719

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1922f64c-2b46-4d64-a899-ff7338a8c719
  17th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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