---
title: "Local Bus Service 37 - Winsford to Sandbach (S70037B)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067250"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# Local Bus Service 37 - Winsford to Sandbach (S70037B)

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067250

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council has concluded the procurement process for the 'Local Bus Service 37 - Winsford to Sandbach (S70037B)' contract, focusing on public road transport services within the UKD62 region in the United Kingdom. This contract aims to increase the frequency of the bus service from an hourly to a half-hourly schedule, Monday to Friday. The procurement was conducted under the 'Below threshold - unknown' method, and the tender process has been completed with the award made to D&G Bus Limited, a supplier based in Stoke on Trent. The contract, valued at £67,502, commenced on 30 March 2026 and will run until 30 September 2026, having been signed on 12 March 2026 with the status marked as active.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, as it involves frequent public road transport operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the transport sector might find this an advantageous contract to pursue for growth and expansion, especially those with existing capabilities in bus service provision. The tender’s emphasis on enhanced service frequency could particularly attract businesses that are skilled in logistics and public transport management, allowing them to expand their market presence and operational footprint in the local region. Cheshire East Council's procurement initiative reflects the ongoing demand for effective and frequent public transport solutions, creating possibilities for robust business involvement and community service enhancement.

## Notice

Increase the frequency of Local Bus Service 37 (Winsford-Sandbach) from an hourly service to a half-hourly service, Monday to Friday.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026630-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,502 |

## 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 | D&G BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 10:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026630-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026630-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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