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title: "BUS ROUTE PW2508 ROUTE 48-50"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056272"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-18"
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# BUS ROUTE PW2508 ROUTE 48-50

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056272

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has initiated a procurement process for the project titled "BUS ROUTE PW2508 ROUTE 48-50". This tender aims to enhance bus services between Kettering and Rushden Lakes/Wellingborough. Classified under the transport services industry category, this contract is positioned within the UKF25 region. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with crucial deadlines including a submission end date of 15th August 2025, and an award expected by 18th August 2025. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, emphasising transparency and competitiveness, and businesses interested can engage electronically via the In-Tend e-tendering system.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their operations within a strategic regional locale. The contract is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement process. With a substantial contract value of £573,600 and a strong emphasis on both price and quality in award criteria (90% price, 10% quality), businesses capable of delivering efficient and quality transport solutions stand to benefit. This tender not only facilitates increased participation in competitive procurement but also supports business growth through long-term engagement, as the contract period extends from 30th August 2025 to 25th August 2028.

## Notice

This contract is required in order to improve the frequency and duration of bus services between Kettering and Rushden Lakes/Wellingborough. The Council's detailed requirements are defined in the tender documents which are all available via In-Tend e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041435-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £478,000 |
| Lots value | £478,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 15:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041435-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041435-2025
  18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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