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title: "CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBSIDISED LOCAL BUS SERVICE CONTRACT NO. 335"
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# CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBSIDISED LOCAL BUS SERVICE CONTRACT NO. 335

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0663cc6-b6bb-48d8-92ca-fc344835bb80

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for Contract No. 335, focusing on the provision of a subsidised local bus service. This contract falls under the road transport services category, and it specifically addresses the needs within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 3rd March 2026, with the contract initiated through an open procedure. The contract has a value of £213,264 and will commence on 30th March 2026, extending until 31st March 2029. The tender period concluded on 20th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport sector, particularly small and medium enterprises equipped to deliver local bus services. Companies that can offer efficient and reliable road transport solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The procurement process having been conducted in an open manner allows for a fair competition landscape, offering room for strategic expansion and partnership within the region. Businesses not primarily characterised as voluntary or community organisations might find this opportunity particularly advantageous amidst the dynamic needs of the local transport infrastructure.

## Notice

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBSIDISED LOCAL BUS SERVICE CONTRACT NO. 335 Additional information: This opportunity can be found on the Supplying the Southwest portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk To access the tender documentation you will need to register an interest in the opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbadb96-f786-4077-8877-5f17120013fd |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £213,264 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,264 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR1 2HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SARGEANTS BROS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbadb96-f786-4077-8877-5f17120013fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbadb96-f786-4077-8877-5f17120013fd
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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