---
title: "New Pilot Rural Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0450a9"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0450a9.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-09"
---

# New Pilot Rural Bus Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0450a9

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## Summary

The Thurrock Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of a new Pilot Rural Bus Service in the public road transport services category. The contract, titled "New Pilot Rural Bus Service", is valued at £450,000 and is currently in the active status. The procurement process is open, with a tender period ending on 14th May 2024. The contract covers services in the UKH32 region and requires specific qualifications like holding an Operators licence.

This tender opportunity by Thurrock Council presents a chance for businesses involved in public road transport services to expand their operations. Companies with experience in providing transport services, especially in rural areas, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process offers a significant opportunity for growth, with a focus on enhancing public transport services in the specified region and meeting the outlined criteria for suitability and service delivery.

## Notice

The Provision of a new Pilot Rural Bus Service.See specification for full details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a new Pilot Rural Bus Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011436-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2024 - 7 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2024 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011436-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/our-contract-opportunities/new-contract-opportunities

## Provenance

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