--- title: "Local Bus Tenders Buckinghamshire 2024" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ac21" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ac21" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ac21.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ac21.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-18" --- # Local Bus Tenders Buckinghamshire 2024 Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ac21 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ac21) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ac21.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Buckinghamshire Council contracting for local bus services under the title "Local Bus Tenders Buckinghamshire 2024". The industry category falls under public road transport services, with the procurement stage set at the award and contract phase. The significant locations include Buckingham, Amersham, Chesham, and High Wycombe areas. Each Lot is a separate contract with specific start dates, including 24 February 2025 and 5 April 2025. The initial contract term is two years, with possible extensions for one year plus an additional year. Interested suppliers should note that these contracts cover a mix of rural and urban routes, vital for local connectivity and public transport services under the Transport Act 1985. This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in public road transport services. Companies like Red Rose Travel Ltd and Carousel Buses Ltd, who have already secured contracts, demonstrate the high potential for businesses to expand their service reach and secure long-term contracts. Given the nature of these services, firms with a robust fleet and expertise in managing both rural and urban routes are well-suited to compete and succeed in this procurement process. The open procedure ensures a fair bidding process, allowing multiple suppliers to bid for different Lots, creating a competitive environment that can lead to business growth and regional service improvements. ## Notice For the provision of a Local Bus Services 2024 under the Transport Act 1985. Each Lot is a separate contract. 1) Lot NL131: Services 131, 132, 151, and 152 with a suggested minimum capacity of 29, starting on 24 February 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Red Rose Travel Ltd 2) Lot SL71: Services 71 and 73 with a suggested minimum capacity of 28, starting on 5 April 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Carousel Buses Ltd 3) Lot SL34: Service 34 with a suggested minimum capacity of 28, starting on 24 February 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Carousel Buses Ltd 4) Lot SL39: Services 27, 39, and 577 with a suggested minimum capacity of 28, starting on 24 February 2025. Initial term of 2 years with extensions available for 1 year plus an additional 1 year. Contract Awarded to Supplier: Carousel Buses Ltd The Contract Value stated covers all 4 Lots for the initial term only of 2 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - NL131 - Services ( 131, 132, 151, 152) - Rural Services, 6 days a week, in the Buckingham area. Including a regular service between Buckingham and Brackley. Lot 1 - NL131 - Services ( 131, 132, 151, 152) - Rural Services, 6 days a week, in the Buckingham area. Including a regular service between Buckingham and Brackley. Renewal: 1 year plus 1 year extension option Lot 2 - SL71 - services (71, 73) - Urban and Rural services in the Amersham and Chesham Areas Lot 2 - SL71 - services (71, 73) - Urban and Rural services in the Amersham and Chesham Areas Renewal: 1 year plus 1 year Lot 3 - SL31 - Service (34) - A Park and Ride and Urban Service in the High Wycombe Area, including services to Cressex and Lane End Lot 3 - SL31 - Service (34) - A Park and Ride and Urban Service in the High Wycombe Area, including services to Cressex and Lane End Renewal: 1 year plus 1 year Lot 4 - SL39 - services (27, 39 and 577) - Urban services in the High Wycombe area, including peak hour journeys between Beaconsfield and Hazlemere Lot 4 - SL39 - services (27, 39 and 577) - Urban services in the High Wycombe area, including peak hour journeys between Beaconsfield and Hazlemere Renewal: 1 year plus 1 year ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005572-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 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 | £2,114,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | CAROUSEL BUSES; RED ROSE TRAVEL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2025 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005572-2025 - 15 Oct 2024 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033126-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.buckinghmashire.gov.uk - https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk/bucks/portal.nsf/content/DEVA-A4MR89 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ac21. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ac21.json.