---
title: "Local Bus Service Route 27 Nottinghamshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e25"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069e25.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Local Bus Service Route 27 Nottinghamshire

Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e25

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## Summary

The East Midlands Combined County Authority is preparing for a procurement process to contract a transport operator for the Local Bus Service Route 27, located in Nottinghamshire, UK. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on public road transport services. Currently in the planning stage, the process is set to follow a competitive flexible procedure, with the contract period expected to start on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 31st December 2029. Key details indicate an estimated contract value of £4,000,000, with possible extensions until 31st December 2031. The notice for further details is scheduled to be published on or after 1st August 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those with experience in operating local bus routes. Companies that engage in public transport services, especially within sub-central government sectors, have the potential to utilise this contract to expand their service offerings in Nottinghamshire. The planned tender will be most suitable for organisations equipped with the capability to meet selective procurement requirements while delivering reliable and efficient transport services. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a company's growth prospects in the public transport domain by fostering long-term partnerships with local authorities.

## Notice

Contracting of a transport operator to deliver a local bus service for Route 27 in Nottinghamshire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046673-2026 |
| 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 | £4,000,000 |
| 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 16:19 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046673-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046673-2026
  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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