---
title: "BSIP 24 - Early & Late Services on Routes 21, 23 & 700"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065fdb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# BSIP 24 - Early & Late Services on Routes 21, 23 & 700

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065fdb

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, successfully completed a procurement process for early and late bus services on routes 21, 23, and 700, funded by the BSIP grant. The contract, awarded to Stagecoach (South) Ltd, covers bus and road transport services under the industry category with CPV codes 34121000 and 60100000. This tender is part of the "award" and "contract" stages, highlighting its active status. The procurement process, employed through a below-threshold method, commenced with the award given on 17th February 2026, marking the start of the contract set to end on 31st December 2026, valued at £138,679. The delivery location focuses on the UKJ31 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the public transport services sector, notably those specialising in road transport solutions involving buses and coaches. Companies with robust logistic capabilities and experience in fulfilling public sector contracts, particularly in service delivery, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The procuring authority, Portsmouth City Council, indicates potential future opportunities in regional transport initiatives through governmental grants and projects, providing a fertile ground for expanding business operations and enhancing service offerings in public transport service provision.

## Notice

BSIP grant funded bus journeys for early morning and weekend late evening journeys on routes 21, 23 & 700

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018540-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £138,679 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 14:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018540-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018540-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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