---
title: "Local Bus Service Route 21 Nottinghamshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e05"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069e05.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Local Bus Service Route 21 Nottinghamshire

Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e05

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## Summary

The East Midlands Combined County Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a local bus service, specifically for Route 21 in Nottinghamshire. This planned tender, under the classification of public road transport services, aims to engage a transport operator to deliver the specified services. It falls within the services industry category and is set in the UKF region of the United Kingdom. The process will follow a competitive flexible procedure, with an indicative contract value of £3,000,000 and a gross value of £3,600,000. Interested parties should note that the contract is set to commence on 1st January 2027 and potentially extend until 31st December 2031. A future notice is expected by 1st August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for transport operators looking to expand their services in the East Midlands region. Companies proficient in public transport logistics, especially those with experience in competitive flexible procedures, would find this tender particularly suitable. The prospect of a long-term contract, including renewal options, offers stable business growth potential and market presence for the successful bidder, making it a lucrative venture for established transport service providers aiming to enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Contracting of a transport operator to deliver a local bus service for Route 21 in Nottinghamshire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046626-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S40 1UT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Spire |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 15:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046626-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046626-2026
  20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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