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title: "Public Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb3b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-10"
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# Public Bus Services

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb3b

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## Summary

Surrey County Council is spearheading the procurement of public bus services, classified under 'Road transport services' (CPV: 60100000), in the South East of England, encompassing regions such as Reigate and Chichester. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the aim of re-securing socially necessary bus routes that are sustainable, safe, and reliable. In collaboration with Brighton and Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council, and West Sussex County Council, Surrey County Council plans to reprocure these services under the new Procurement Act 2023. A virtual market engagement session is scheduled for 20th March 2025 to provide thorough information on the current services, future plans, and procurement timeline. Interested parties should register their attendance by 18th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those focused on sustainability and social value. The proposed framework agreement caters to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), allowing them to compete effectively and secure long-term contracts, running from December 2025 to November 2033. Companies with expertise in providing essential local bus services, which facilitate access to employment, education, and medical appointments, will find this tender particularly relevant. The engagement event offers a platform to understand the requirements under PA 2023, thus enabling providers to align their offerings with legal and policy standards, setting a solid foundation for business growth in this sector.

## Notice

Surrey County Council is committed to sourcing sustainable, safe, secure, and reliable local bus routes that are socially necessary, as defined by the Transport Acts 1985 and 2000. Since the deregulation of bus services in 1986, the responsibility for providing local bus services has primarily rested with the commercial sector. However, bus operators typically offer only commercially viable services. When services are deemed socially necessary by a Local Authority (LA) and require funding support, it becomes the LA's obligation to secure such services through a tendering process. Socially necessary bus routes funded by Surrey County Council serve communities across Surrey, providing essential services that enable residents to access employment, education, essential shopping, reduce social isolation, and attend routine medical appointments.

### Planning Information

Current Public Bus Service DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) is due to expire on 31st January 2026. 
Surrey County Council, in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council, is planning to reprocure the service under new Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023). With this in mind, we would like to invite current and potential providers to take part in our virtual market engagement session. 
The purpose of this event will be to: 
-Provide information on current services and share future plans 
-Share a high-level indicative procurement timeline 
-Guide operators to resources for understanding the requirements under PA 2023 and their implications 
-Outline policy requirements during tender process (Social Value, Sustainability and Modern Slavery) 
-Answer questions and gather feedback. 
Registration details: 
Providers wishing to attend should reply via the Proactis portal (https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login) under the project "AW SCC Public Bus Service re-procurement Market Engagement" (RFX1000725) or via email to ania.wroblewska@surreycc.gov.uk by 16.00 on 18th March 2025. The event will be held on 20th March 2025. This event will be delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams. 
If you wish to attend, please reply by providing following information: 
• Name of attendee(s) 
• Job title of attendee(s) 
• Organisation details, including address and contact details. 
Please note that attendance will be limited to 3 attendees per organisation. 
We will be providing more information, including the session agenda and meeting invites on or after 18th March 2025. 
We look forward to receiving your response and hearing your thoughts and ideas at the event.
An expression of interest in attending this Market Engagement Event does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tender process, nor does it confer any preferential status on those Providers who attend. Participation in this event will not automatically grant eligibility to engage in any subsequent procurement exercise. Any procurement resulting from this event will be publicly advertised in accordance with legal requirements, and all organisations wishing to participate will need to submit a response to the advertisement once it is published. Providers who do not attend this Market Engagement Event will still be able to apply for the procurement in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008611-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2033 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL; EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 16:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008611-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008611-2025
  10th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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