---
title: "BCP Local Bus Service Route 11 and 21"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06840e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# BCP Local Bus Service Route 11 and 21

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06840e

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## Summary

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has initiated an active tender process for operating the Local Bus Service Route 11 and 21, connecting Bournemouth to Canford Paddock. This procurement, identified by OCID ocds-h6vhtk-06840e, falls under the industry category of public road transport services, aiming to serve new housing developments and essential retail and employment sites. The Council, a sub-central government public authority, is looking for a bus company to fulfil this service. The tender is conducted using an open procedure, with electronic submission of interest required by 14 May 2026. Businesses interested in participating should note the enquiry period ending on 30 April 2026 and the award period concluding by 14 June 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in public road transport services, particularly those adept at enhancing connectivity for emerging residential areas. Companies with strong economic and technical capabilities, including financial and legal robustness, will find this contract appealing due to its suitability for SMEs and potential renewals over a period of up to eight years. The focus on quality and competitive pricing provides a balanced evaluation method, making it suitable for businesses eager to showcase innovative transport solutions within the allocated budget. Successful bidders would gain exposure and operational leverage in the UK's transport service landscape whilst contributing to local infrastructure development.

## Notice

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council requires a bus company to operate a local bus route. This is LB11 Service 11 & 21 Bournemouth to Canford Paddock. The service links new Housing Development with key retail and employment sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034632-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | £3,200,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 11:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034632-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034632-2026
  16th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=b3c06e1f-8439-f111-813c-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  Document Pack
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=23f831f4-8439-f111-813c-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  Supplying the South West Complete Suppliers Guide v8.00

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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