--- title: "Local Bus Services Routes 11, 265 and 374" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca321008-4bf1-4728-a858-097ebfdf5826" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca321008-4bf1-4728-a858-097ebfdf5826" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca321008-4bf1-4728-a858-097ebfdf5826.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca321008-4bf1-4728-a858-097ebfdf5826.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-01" --- # Local Bus Services Routes 11, 265 and 374 Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca321008-4bf1-4728-a858-097ebfdf5826 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca321008-4bf1-4728-a858-097ebfdf5826) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca321008-4bf1-4728-a858-097ebfdf5826.json) ## Summary Thurrock Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of local bus services on routes 11, 265, and 374 within the Thurrock borough. The tender, identified as PS/2018/232, is part of an open procurement process, which will conclude on 3 December 2018. The contract aims to enhance connectivity for local communities, allowing direct access to essential services and facilities. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and will run until 31 March 2022. Businesses interested in participating must register with the In-Tend online system to submit their bids appropriately. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in public transport services. Companies providing road transport solutions, particularly those equipped to offer community-focused services, will find alignment with the Council's needs. As the procurement process is open and above threshold, competitive advantages may be gained through innovation and service reliability to meet the specific requirements of the local population. ## Notice The Council's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of three local bus services, routes. 11, 265, and 374 within the geographic borough of Thurrock as detailed in the specification of contract requirements included within this pack of documents. The number 11, 11A, and 11B bus services run between Purfleet Rail Station and Basildon Bus Station, Monday to Friday and Saturday, excluding Bank Holidays, These bus routes allows a direct link to hospital and health services for communities not served by the commercial bus network and provides access to education, shopping, work and leisure facilities. It comprises of three options. The number 265 bus service runs between West Horndon Rail Station and Grays Bus Station via Bulphan, Orsett, and Socketts Heath, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, excluding Bank Holidays. This route allows a direct link to hospital and health services for communities not served by the commercial bus network, and provides access to education, shopping, work, leisure facilities The number 374 bus service running between Grays and Basildon Monday to Friday and Saturday provides links to town centres and transport hubs as well as the regional hospital for communities not served by the commercial bus network. Additional information: Completed Tenders must be returned online via the In-Tend system. Fax, postal and email submissions will not be considered. Bidders will be required to register on the In-Tend online tendering system prior to being able to download and view the tender documents. Failure to return your Tender in the correct manner may result in your exclusion from consideration for the Contract. Tenderers must allow sufficient time before the Closing Date to upload and submit their Tender. The Council reserves the right to reject Tenders received after the Closing Date. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b76db97-72e9-4db2-a1b9-570c3a25746e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL | | Locality | ESSEX | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM17 6SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Grays Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services ## Release History - 1 Nov 2018 at 16:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b76db97-72e9-4db2-a1b9-570c3a25746e - 1 Nov 2018 at 16:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b76db97-72e9-4db2-a1b9-570c3a25746e - 1 Nov 2018 at 16:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b76db97-72e9-4db2-a1b9-570c3a25746e - 1 Nov 2018 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b76db97-72e9-4db2-a1b9-570c3a25746e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b76db97-72e9-4db2-a1b9-570c3a25746e 1st November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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