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title: "Local bus services X31"
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published: "2017-03-07"
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# Local bus services X31

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efed9fa0-c47d-4caa-82f0-d5563f16f80a

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Milton Keynes Council Electronic Tendering Site for local bus services, specifically the X31 route. This initiative falls under the public road transport services category, with a tender published on 7th March 2017. The tender is currently active and is utilizing an open procedure for bids. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 13th March 2017. The contract period will commence on 29th April 2017 and last until 28th October 2017, covering journeys between Little Brickhill and Central Milton Keynes during weekdays, including peak and off-peak times.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs that specialise in public transport services and logistics, particularly those with experience in operating local bus routes. Businesses that can efficiently manage weekday service schedules and have the capability to adapt to customer requirements for education, shopping, and social journeys will be well-positioned to compete. This contract not only allows for service provision but can also enhance community engagement and mobility within Central Milton Keynes.

## Notice

Replacement for journeys to Little Brickhill currently provided as part of Centrebus Luton to Milton Keynes service X31. To provide local bus journeys between Little Brickhill and Central Milton Keynes. Journeys to operate Monday to Saturday daytime and to include peak journeys suitable for work/education and off peak journeys suitable for shopping and social/leisure journeys. Additional information: Please visit Milton Keynes Council's tendering portal In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/miltonkeynescouncil/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ae921-5251-4025-a8e7-71f8fda922da |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2017 - 28 Oct 2017 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE |
| Locality | CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2017 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ae921-5251-4025-a8e7-71f8fda922da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ae921-5251-4025-a8e7-71f8fda922da
  7th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/miltonkeynescouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/miltonkeynescouncil/aspx/Home

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