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title: "Temporary Bus Service - City Centre - Sneyd Green"
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# Temporary Bus Service - City Centre - Sneyd Green

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d252d6f6-5b04-42b6-83cd-d1af367f54c4

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## Summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is initiating a tender for a temporary bus service running between the City Centre and Sneyd Green. This procurement falls under the public road transport services industry category and is situated in England, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 20:00 on 19 September 2024. The contract is expected to commence on 23 September 2024 and will conclude on 31 January 2025. This short-term service aims to gauge public interest and patronage before potentially establishing a more permanent service.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in public transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a contract value of £16,000, it is well-suited for operators who can meet the minimum seating requirement of 27 seats and are capable of handling the invoicing and reimbursement processes as outlined. Participation in this tender not only provides immediate business but also positions companies favourably for potential long-term contracts with Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

## Notice

Service to run for the duration of approximately four months to gauge interest and patronage for the service in advance of a longer standing tender taking place at a later date for a more long term service. Monday - Friday Service 19 & 19A Minimum seating capacity: 27 seats Destinations to be displayed: City Centre via Cobridge Sneyd Green via Cobridge Cobridge via Sneyd Green City Centre via Sneyd Green Given that this facility is additional to that currently provided, operators are expected to quote a daily rate on a Minimum Cost basis, with all revenue (including concessionary and SMART reimbursement) being returned to the Council through the invoicing process. Quotations to be submitted through ProContract by 20:00 19 September 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade2673a-ca0d-438a-bd40-e06cfb30e45f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| 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 | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade2673a-ca0d-438a-bd40-e06cfb30e45f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade2673a-ca0d-438a-bd40-e06cfb30e45f
  12th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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