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title: "Local Bus Service: LB72"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d70e0819-062f-4d3a-be79-a7ddd332e56b"
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buyer: "BOROUGH OF POOLE"
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# Local Bus Service: LB72

Buyer: BOROUGH OF POOLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d70e0819-062f-4d3a-be79-a7ddd332e56b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Borough of Poole, which is looking to award a contract for the Local Bus Service: LB72, falling under the road transport services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 10 March 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1 May 2019 and will run until 30 April 2024, with a total contract value of £264,000. This opportunity is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide local bus services. Such companies can leverage this contract to expand their operational base and contribute to regional public transport solutions. The successful bidder, Go South Coast Ltd, exemplifies the type of larger firm that could successfully compete, but there remain opportunities for smaller firms to collaborate or bid for future contracts in this space.

## Notice

Local Bus Service: LB72

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c22c0e-fa8f-4285-baaf-fec549b65bf3 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,400 |
| 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 | BOROUGH OF POOLE |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Parkstone |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GO SOUTH COAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2019 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c22c0e-fa8f-4285-baaf-fec549b65bf3
- 7 Feb 2019 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91ea9d5e-ff6a-470a-944b-6c80a218b5da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c22c0e-fa8f-4285-baaf-fec549b65bf3
  23rd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91ea9d5e-ff6a-470a-944b-6c80a218b5da
  7th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=94edd3a0-a028-e911-80f2-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
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