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title: "Milton Keynes Council - Local Bus Contracts & Shared Taxi Services - 4 Lots (Contracts 1426-1429)"
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# Milton Keynes Council - Local Bus Contracts & Shared Taxi Services - 4 Lots (Contracts 1426-1429)

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c04c5394-1e80-4128-90af-0a12132d0dd8

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## Summary

Milton Keynes Council is seeking tenders for its Local Bus Contracts and Shared Taxi Services, encompassing four distinct lots. This tendering process is classified under public road transport services and will be conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period is scheduled to conclude on 8 December 2017, with the successful contract period beginning on 29 April 2018 and lasting until 31 October 2019. The services are intended to benefit various regions within Milton Keynes, located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for experienced transport operators looking to expand their service offerings in the public transport sector. Companies particularly well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services, as well as larger firms with the capacity to manage contracts for local bus and shared taxi operations. Engaging in this tender can help businesses enhance their market presence and cater to the growing demand for reliable public transport solutions in the Milton Keynes area.

## Notice

Milton Keynes Council is seeking tenders from experienced transport operators for the provision of local bus and shared taxi services serving various parts of Milton Keynes. The services are being tendered in 4 lots. All details are available on our e-tendering portal - https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b509afaa-0d81-4efa-a8e0-51658f763e63 |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,199,062 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA THE SHIRES; STAGECOACH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2018 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b509afaa-0d81-4efa-a8e0-51658f763e63
- 7 Nov 2017 at 15:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79174613-7ada-41ce-b3eb-d61b9d760bcf
- 1 Nov 2017 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79174613-7ada-41ce-b3eb-d61b9d760bcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b509afaa-0d81-4efa-a8e0-51658f763e63
  14th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79174613-7ada-41ce-b3eb-d61b9d760bcf
  7th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk
- https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/

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