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title: "BHCC JB Supported Bus Services"
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# BHCC JB Supported Bus Services

Buyer: BHCC CITY TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c496a8d0-ae33-4a45-92ca-9a41e46a28cb

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## Summary

BHCC City Transport has issued an active Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of supported bus services within the city of Brighton & Hove under the title "BHCC JB Supported Bus Services." This contract falls under the industry category of Buses and Coaches and includes electric, low-floor, double-decker, and public-service buses. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, and the deadline for submissions is set for 31 October 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract period will commence on 3 February 2025 and conclude on 2 February 2029. The minimum and estimated contract values are £20,000,000 and £22,000,000 respectively. This open procedure is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and will be carried out in the South East region, specifically in Brighton & Hove.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for enterprises specialising in public transport services, particularly those offering innovative and efficient bus solutions, including electric and low-floor buses. Companies that can deliver comprehensive bus services on specified routes will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, the four-year contract, with a potential extension up to an additional four years, offers a long-term engagement that can lead to stable revenue streams and the potential for further business development and local market penetration.

## Notice

The Council is sharing this Invitation to Tender to obtain professional, properly defined and priced propositions for the provision of supported bus services for 4 years with the option, exercisable by the Council, to extend for a period or periods up to a total of a further 4 years. The service provided by the Bidder will be to provide supported bus services within the city of Brighton & Hove on certain specified routes. Bidders are expected to be able to deliver everything detailed within the document 'Schedule 1 - Service Specification', Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784ccee3-068f-44ac-aff5-9b5dc64b01c8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000,000 |
| 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 | BHCC CITY TRANSPORT |
| Locality | UK |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Regency |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 34121300 - Double-decker buses
- 34121400 - Low-floor buses
- 34144910 - Electric buses

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 21:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784ccee3-068f-44ac-aff5-9b5dc64b01c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784ccee3-068f-44ac-aff5-9b5dc64b01c8
  3rd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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