---
title: "Local Bus Service 84"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058bf1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-21"
---

# Local Bus Service 84

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058bf1

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Local Bus Service 84, covering the route from Crewe to Chester via Nantwich. This direct procurement, conducted without competition, falls under the "services" category and aligns with the public authority's sub-central government classification. The contract was signed on 3rd August 2025 and remains active until 28th March 2027. Situated in the UKD62 region, this project aims to enhance bus service frequency, shifting from hourly to half-hourly trips from Monday to Saturday. The procurement was awarded to STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, with a gross contract value of £202,860.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the road transport services industry, especially those with capabilities in managing and enhancing local public transportation networks. Given the focus on increasing service frequency, companies specialising in operations management, scheduling, and passenger services management could derive growth opportunities. Suppliers capable of delivering efficient and reliable transport services in regional locations such as Crewe, Chester, and Nantwich would be particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts. This project highlights the continuous demand for bus services, presenting potential market expansion opportunities for businesses in the public transportation sector.

## Notice

This procurement was for the delivery of a local bus service number 84 Crewe to Chester Via Nantwich from hourly to half hourly Mon-Sat.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050452-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 28 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £169,050 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 10:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050452-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050452-2025
  21st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stagecoachbus.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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