--- title: "BUZZ 42 Bus Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0408d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0408d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0408d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0408d8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-06" --- # BUZZ 42 Bus Service Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0408d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0408d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0408d8.json) ## Summary Reading Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of the BUZZ 42 public Bus Service. The contract involves delivering an enhanced service, including additional stops and more frequent services, with an estimated value ranging from £671,000 to £1.2 million. Bids are invited for two lots, each offering a different delivery option. The contract is set to start on 2nd January 2024 and run until 1st January 2027, with possible extensions. The submission deadline for this open procedure tender is 6th November 2023. This procurement opportunity by Reading Borough Council presents a significant business growth potential for qualified bus service operators. Businesses involved in road transport services, hire of passenger transport vehicles, and public road transport services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process provides an opportunity for operators to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-quality bus services and innovative solutions to enhance public transport services in the region. ## Notice Reading Borough Council (RBC) is inviting tenders from qualified operators for the provision of the BUZZ 42 public Bus Service. The current service runs from Kenavon Drive to Rivermead and operates Monday to Saturday, from 0600 (0700 on Saturday) to 1915 (approx.). The current service and timetable represent the base service for the contract is the minimum level of service to be provided by the operator. RBC has secured funding to deliver an enhanced Buzz 42 service as part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The enhanced service will consist of an extended route to include additional stops in Tilehurst, a more frequent service that includes a Sunday service. It is anticipated that the enhanced service will be delivered using either a two or three bus timetable and therefore this tender is offered over 2 Lots to cover both options. Bidders are encouraged to bid for both Lots. The value of the contract will depend on the level of funding secured and the take up of options. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Base service with enhanced service delivered to 2 bus timetable Reading Borough Council (RBC) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified operators for the provision of the BUZZ 42 public Bus Service. The current BUZZ 42 service runs from Kenavon Drive to Rivermead and is in operation from Monday to Saturday from approximately 0600 (0700 on Saturday) to approximately 1915.The current service and timetable represents the base service for this contract and will be the minimum level of service to be provided by the operator throughout the contract period. RBC has secured funding to deliver an enhanced Buzz 42 service as part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The enhanced service will consist of an extended route to include additional stops in Tilehurst, a more frequent service that includes a Sunday service. It is anticipated that the enhanced service will be delivered using either a two or three bus timetable. Given the two delivery options, this tender is offered over two Lots. This Lot 1 is for the base service with the enhanced service delivered using a two bus timetable. RBC has lotted this tender in order obtain prices for both route options via a competitive process. RBC intends to award to one Lot only. Lot selection will depend on the prices submitted during the tender process and the level of budget available. Bidders can submit bids for either or both Lots, although RBC would like to encourage bidders to consider submitting a bid for both Lots. Each Lot is offered on a gross cost basis.The Bus Service must comply with all regulations for Bus provision as covered under the operator's licence provided by the Traffic Commissioner.The contract is estimated to start on 2nd January 2024 and will run for an initial term that expires on 1st January 2027, with the option to extend by up to 2 further years in increments to be agreed.The value of this contract is estimated to be in the region of PS671,000 to PS1.2million, depending on the Lot selected and the take up of extensions. Options: Delivery of at least the base service will be required throughout the contract period. Delivery of the enhanced service will be based on securing necessary funding. Currently the enhanced service is anticipate to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. RBC is currently in the process of securing an extension to this funding and therefore it is anticipated that the enhanced service will be extended. This will be confirmed with the supplier at the earliest opportunity. In the event that enhanced service funding expires during the contract period, the base service will continue. In the event that additional funding can be secured at a later date, the enhanced service may be re-commissioned through this contract.The initial period of the contract will end on 1st January 2027. The contract may be extended, subject to the performance of the supplier and the availability of funding, for periods of up to a total of 2 years, in increments to be agreed. Renewal: The initial period of the contract will end on 1st January 2027. The contract may be extended, subject to the performance of the supplier and the availability of funding, for periods of up to a total of 2 years, in increments to be agreed. Lot 2 - Base service with enhanced service delivered to a 3 bus timetable Reading Borough Council (RBC) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified operators for the provision of the BUZZ 42 public Bus Service. The current BUZZ 42 service runs from Kenavon Drive to Rivermead and is in operation from Monday to Saturday from approximately 0600 (0700 on Saturday) to approximately 1915.The current service and timetable represents the base service for this contract and will be the minimum level of service to be provided by the operator throughout the contract period. RBC has secured funding to deliver an enhanced Buzz 42 service as part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The enhanced service will consist of an extended route to include additional stops in Tilehurst, a more frequent service that includes a Sunday service. It is anticipated that the enhanced service will be delivered using either a two or three bus timetable. Given the two delivery options, this tender is offered over two Lots. This Lot 2 is for the base service with the enhanced service delivered using a three bus timetable. RBC has lotted this tender in order obtain prices for both route options via a competitive process. RBC intends to award to one Lot only. Lot selection will depend on the prices submitted during the tender process and the level of budget available. Bidders can submit bids for either or both Lots, although RBC would like to encourage bidders to consider submitting a bid for both Lots. Each Lot is offered on a gross cost basis.The Bus Service must comply with all regulations for Bus provision as covered under the operator's licence provided by the Traffic Commissioner.The contract is estimated to start on 2nd January 2024 and will run for an initial term that expires on 1st January 2027, with the option to extend by up to 2 further years in increments to be agreed.The value of this contract is estimated to be in the region of PS671,000 to PS1.2million, depending on the Lot selected and the take up of extensions. Options: Delivery of at least the base service will be required throughout the contract period. Delivery of the enhanced service will be based on securing necessary funding. Currently the enhanced service is anticipate to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. RBC is currently in the process of securing an extension to this funding and therefore it is anticipated that the enhanced service will be extended. This will be confirmed with the supplier at the earliest opportunity. In the event that enhanced service funding expires during the contract period, the base service will continue. In the event that additional funding can be secured at a later date, the enhanced service may be re-commissioned through this contract.The initial period of the contract will end on 1st January 2027. The contract may be extended, subject to the performance of the supplier and the availability of funding, for periods of up to a total of 2 years, in increments to be agreed. Renewal: The initial period of the contract will end on 1st January 2027. The contract may be extended, subject to the performance of the supplier and the availability of funding, for periods of up to a total of 2 years, in increments to be agreed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029627-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Summer/Autumn 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | £1,200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 6 Oct 2023 at 22:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029627-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.reading.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/reading/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0408d8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0408d8.json.