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title: "Non-Commercial Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040d69"
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# Non-Commercial Bus Services

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040d69

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## Summary

Torbay Council is inviting tenders for "Non-Commercial Bus Services" throughout Torbay, classified under "Road transport services" (CPV code: 60100000). This procurement process, currently in the active tender stage, aims to sustain and enhance 9 public bus routes adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Notably, the Council seeks operators to maintain existing services and introduce improvements, including increased frequency, additional service hours, and the use of modern, low-emission vehicles. The tender, following an open procedure, has a submission deadline on 20 November 2023 at 12:00 PM, with the award period starting immediately after. The contract’s value is estimated at £1,000,000 GBP, and the services will be provided in the Torbay area (UKK42). The tender is covered by the GPA and electronic submissions are required.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the road transport industry, specifically those specialising in bus operations and low-emission vehicle provision. Companies with experience in delivering social value and high-quality public transport services stand to benefit from this contract, helping them expand their presence in the public sector transport market. Given the structure of the tender, with multiple lots covering various bus routes, both large operators and SMEs can find viable entry points. The procurement criterion places a weight of 50% on pricing, coupled with 40% on quality and 10% on social value, indicating a balanced approach that emphasises both cost-efficiency and service excellence.

## 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have still not returned to commercial viability and without the continued financial support will be at risk of being withdrawn with the associated detrimental impact on access to employment, education, services, health, and well-being in addition to Torbay's climate emergency efforts.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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Route 15/16

Delivery of Torbay Bus Route 15/16 Key Stops: 15 - Brixham Town Centre - Summercourt Way Shops - South Bay Holiday Park 16 - Brixham Town Centre - Higher Ranscombe Road - South Bay Holiday Park Additional information: The original route Operator made the decision to continue running this service commercially with no subsidy from Torbay Council. Torbay Council reserves the right to award this contract to the winning bidder at a future date should the service require a subsidy.

Lot 2: Route 17/17A

Delivery of Torbay Bus Route 17 and 17A Key Stops: Brixham Town Centre - Furzeham - Wall Park Road - Halfway House

Lot 3: Route 25

Delivery of Torbay Bus Route 25 Key Stops: Morrisons (Paignton) - Paignton Town Centre - Paignton Harbour - Youngs Park

Lot 4 Route 60

Delivery of Torbay Bus Route 60 Key Stops: Paignton Town Centre - Shorton - Preston Shops - Occombe Farm

Lot 5: Route 61

Delivery of Torbay Bus Route 61 Key Stops: Livermead - Torquay Railway Station - Fleet Street - St Luke's Road North & South - Torquay Town Centre

Lot 6: Route 62

Delivery of Torbay Bus Route 62 Key Stops: Parkhill Road - Chelston - Torquay Harbour/Strand and Town Centre - Cockington

Lot 7: Route 64

Delivery of Torbay Bus Route 64 Key Stops: Torquay Town Centre - Fleet Street - Higher Lincombe Rd - Ilsham Road - Middle Warberry Rd - Lower Warberry Rd

Lot 8: Route 65

Delivery of Torbay Bus Route 65 Key Stops: The Willows - Truro Avenue - St.Marychurch - Lyme View Rd - Quinta Rd - Torquay Town Centre

Lot 9: Routes 108/109

Delivery of Torbay Bus Routes 108 and 109 Key Stops: Paignton Town Centre - Great Parks - Foxhole

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030391-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLK42 Torbay |

## 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 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030391-2024
- 19 Oct 2023 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030912-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=68981dd9-776e-ee11-8124-005056b64545

## Provenance

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