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# Non-Commercial Bus Services

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc27d9ca-f98c-4f95-b4d4-a3b8b7bf3d25

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## Summary

Torbay Council is awarding a contract for non-commercial bus services in the region of Torbay, England, to support and enhance the existing bus network. This procurement process, categorised under road transport services (CPV 60100000), aims to address the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on bus patronage by providing financial support for nine socially necessary public bus routes. The tender, valued at £1,000,000 GBP, was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20th November 2023. The awarded contract, valued at £2,000,000 GBP, commenced on 1st April 2024 and will continue until 31st March 2032, with DJ Watts Coach Travel Ltd T/A Torbay Buses and Stagecoach Devon Ltd being the successful suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in sustainable, low-emission vehicle services. Businesses capable of providing improved service levels, including increased frequency and extended operational hours to unserved key locations, stand to benefit greatly. By participating in this procurement, businesses can not only secure a long-term contract but also contribute to Torbay's broader objectives of enhancing public transport accessibility and supporting the local economy amid the recovery from the pandemic.

## Notice

Due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on bus patronage, bus operators within Torbay have been struggling to break even. Since the pandemic, Torbay Council has been providing emergency financial support for 9 public bus routes for socially necessary bus services. These bus routes have still not returned to commercial viability and without the continued financial support will be at risk of being withdrawn with the associated detrimental impact on access to employment, education, services, health, and well-being in addition to Torbay's climate emergency efforts. Torbay Council is seeking Operators to at least retain the existing bus service network in accordance with the Councils BSIP, but also to enhance it with improvements to service levels, including operating to key locations which are not currently served. Our aim is to improve the routes with increased frequency, additional services covering earlier and later times and at weekends with modern, low floor, zero or low emission vehicles. Additional information: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6ffce42-42f0-4bb0-be1c-163e93f73c35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DJ WATTS COACH TRAVEL LTD T/A TORBAY BUSES; STAGECOACH DEVON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6ffce42-42f0-4bb0-be1c-163e93f73c35
- 19 Oct 2023 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b09e509d-a74c-4bd2-b803-efaf232a7538

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6ffce42-42f0-4bb0-be1c-163e93f73c35
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b09e509d-a74c-4bd2-b803-efaf232a7538
  19th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/

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