---
title: "Provision of Buses and Drivers for the Stonehenge Visitor Transport System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0305d8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of Buses and Drivers for the Stonehenge Visitor Transport System

Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0305d8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Buses and Drivers for the Stonehenge Visitor Transport System" is led by the English Heritage organisation based in Swindon, UK. This service falls under the transport industry, specifically classified as the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £2,215,500, which was signed on 16 March 2022. This contract is active and is set to run for an initial period of 36 months, with the option for a 24-month extension at English Heritage's discretion.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those that can supply electric or low-floor buses with drivers. Companies that offer high-quality transport solutions and can meet the required standards for quality and price will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Given the focus on environmentally friendly options, businesses that provide innovative or sustainable transport solutions may find this contract particularly appealing to pursue.

## Notice

Provision of Buses and Drivers to transport visitors and staff between the Stonehenge Visitor Centre and the Stonehenge Monument.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

English Heritage is seeking to appoint a single contractor for the provision of buses and drivers to transport visitors and staff between the Stonehenge Visitor Centre and the Stonehenge Monument.

Options: The contract will subsist for a period of 36 months with the option to extend by up to a further 24 months at the discretion of English Heritage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011961-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | £2,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,215,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENGLISH HERITAGE |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121400 - Low-floor buses
- 34144910 - Electric buses
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 9 May 2022 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011961-2022
- 10 Jan 2022 at 10:07 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000589-2022
- 24 Dec 2021 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032353-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home
- https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/

## Provenance

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