---
title: "Public Bus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0492b2"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0492b2.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-21"
---

# Public Bus

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0492b2

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded a public procurement process for a contract titled "Public Bus" under the services category (CPV code: 60000000). The process has reached the award stage, with Stagecoach Midlands being the awarded supplier, and the contract was signed on 21st August 2024. This procurement followed an open procedure and was covered by GPA, focusing on providing public bus transport services primarily within the UKG13 region, which includes Northampton. Despite the tender's initial planning and release stages, one lot for the service provision was ultimately cancelled.

This procurement opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services to grow by partnering with public authorities. Companies that can deliver quality, reliable bus services stand to benefit from future tendering opportunities with regional councils like West Northamptonshire Council. Businesses with a proven track record in transport services, robust operational capabilities, and competitive pricing structures would be well-suited to compete for such lucrative contracts. Future engagements in similar procurement processes could present continuous avenues for growth and regional service provision expansion.

## Notice

Public Bus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026721-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 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 | £4,008 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGECOACH MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026721-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stagecoachbus.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:197898-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.northampton.gov.uk/

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