---
title: "Provision of New Routes as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0485f4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2025-03-13"
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# Provision of New Routes as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0485f4

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## Summary

Blackburn with Darwen, a regional authority, undertook an open procedure to procure new bus routes as part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan. The procurement process, active in 2024, aimed to enhance public road transport services within the borough, specifically targeting sheltered accommodation and radial services. The tender included two lots, with the contracts awarded to Travel Assist for the sheltered accommodation service and Vision Bus Ltd for the radial services. The contracts were signed on 16th December 2024 and 12th March 2025, respectively, following BSIP funding secured under the National Bus Strategy. The services will be provided in the UKD41 region.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the road transport services sector, especially those capable of delivering high social value and competitive pricing. SMEs are particularly well-positioned to compete, as demonstrated by the successful bids from Travel Assist and Vision Bus Ltd. Companies with expertise in providing reliable, quality public transport services and those looking to expand within the Blackburn area will find this tender advantageous for business growth. The open procedure ensures transparency and equality in competition, making it appealing for qualified enterprises aiming to enhance local transport infrastructure.

## Notice

Provision of New Routes as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Radial Services . Lot 2 - Sheltered Accommodation Service

Award of Contract for provision of new bus service for Service linking sheltered accommodation

Options: The Council is interested in looking at various options under Lot 2.

Lot 2

Award of Contract for provision of new bus service for Outer Circle

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009327-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | TRAVEL ASSIST; VISION BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60200000 - Railway transport services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 17:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009327-2025
- 30 Jul 2024 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023787-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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