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title: "Hill Lane and Shirley Feeder Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047bcb"
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# Hill Lane and Shirley Feeder Bus Service

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047bcb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Southampton City Council's tender for the "Hill Lane and Shirley Feeder Bus Service" within the transport services industry category. The contract, funded through the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) allocation by the Department for Transport (DfT), covers new local bus services between key sites in Southampton, including the City Centre, Central Station, Hill Lane, Outdoor Sports Centre, and Lordshill Centre. The procurement methods employed are open procedures under an active tender stage. Critical dates include a tender period ending on 9th August 2024, with contracts having a significant period from 2nd September 2024 to 2nd March 2026. The awarded contract for the buses total £230,000, signed on 19th September 2024, and was awarded to Go South Coast Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those involved in providing bus services. The two lots within the tender could appeal to companies with experience in managing urban feeder bus networks and who can meet the high standards of quality and price competitiveness outlined in the award criteria. The procurement contract can stimulate business growth by enhancing revenue and fostering long-term relationships with a significant regional authority like Southampton City Council. Transport service providers with strong track records in managing local service routes would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

The provision of a new local bus service between City Centre, Central Station, Hill Lane, Outdoor Sports Centre and Lordshill Centre as outlined and agreed in the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and funded by Southampton City Council (SCC) DfT BSIP allocation. The two bus services will be divided into two lots: Lot 1 - Hill Lane Bus Service Lot 2 - Shirley Feeder Bus Service

### Lot Information

Hill Lane Bus Service

The provision of a new local bus service between City Centre, Central Station, Hill Lane, Outdoor Sports Centre and Lordshill Centre as outlined and agreed in the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and funded by Southampton City Council (SCC) DfT BSIP allocation

Options: 2x 12m

Shirley Feeder Bus Service

The provision of a new local bus service between City Centre, Central Station, Hill Lane, Outdoor Sports Centre and Lordshill Centre as outlined and agreed in the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and funded by Southampton City Council (SCC) DfT BSIP allocation.

Options: 2x 12m

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030046-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £194,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £230,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLJ32 Southampton |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030046-2024
- 9 Jul 2024 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020857-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.southampton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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