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title: "Chelmsford Park and Ride"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050cb5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Chelmsford Park and Ride

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050cb5

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## Summary

Essex County Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, is spearheading a procurement process titled "Chelmsford Park and Ride". This initiative, aimed at reducing congestion and offering a high-quality bus service as an attractive alternative to city centre driving, falls within the road transport services industry category. The process has progressed through contract amendment stages, with significant dates including an initial start from 13 February 2026. The procurement is executed through an open and competitive flexible procedure under legal basis 2023/54 UKPGA. The services will be implemented in Chelmsford, UK, with the contract extending initially for four years, with a potential extension of up to three years.

The Chelmsford Park and Ride project offers promising opportunities for businesses operating in the transport services sector, especially those capable of delivering high-quality public road transport services. Companies like FIRST ESSEX BUSES LIMITED, already engaged in this contract, exemplify the type of businesses likely to benefit. The contract's £15,960,000 gross value indicates substantial financial involvement, offering room for growth within the agreed service parameters. Businesses adept in fleet management, punctuality, and reliability are well-positioned to compete for such tenders to strengthen their footprint in public transport solutions. Considering the flexibility for upgrades like the addition of a Double Decker Bus, businesses with scalable operations will find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

## Notice

Chelmsford Park and Ride Services for - Sandon Park and Ride Service and Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Service, for an initial contract term of four years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031384-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 5 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,960,000 |
| Contracts value | £15,959,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST ESSEX BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 10:58 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031384-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 10:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022807-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 15:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085511-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031384-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022807-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085511-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14385
  Redacted contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- http://www.stephensonsofessex.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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