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title: "Shotley Bridge Local Bus Services"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Shotley Bridge Local Bus Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f197f7a2-f678-472d-9e25-e784f37d9438

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## Summary

Durham County Council is conducting an open tender for the "Shotley Bridge Local Bus Services," aimed at improving the local bus service network in Shotley Bridge and its surrounding areas. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 20 August 2019. The contract is valued at £250,000 and will commence on 24 November 2019, continuing until 26 October 2024. The services fall under the transport industry category and will be delivered in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the transport services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in local bus service provision and network enhancement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to local transport improvements while potentially securing a profitable, long-term contract with the Durham County Council.

## Notice

This contract is for the Provision of Local Bus Services to Shotley Bridge. The requirement to provide fully costed and viable proposals for the enhancement of the local bus service network that current serves Shotley Bridge and any links to surrounding areas. This procurement is issued under an Open OJEU Procedure under Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Organisations can register electronically for the documents via www.nepoportal.org, access the suppliers area, select Durham and search for Shotley Bridge Local Bus Service (ref DN424326)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88438618-cce1-4e25-bae1-78e47106603f |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2019 - 26 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2019 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88438618-cce1-4e25-bae1-78e47106603f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88438618-cce1-4e25-bae1-78e47106603f
  22nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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