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title: "CBC-2037-W-26144-EM De minimis enhancement to bus service 75"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b082"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# CBC-2037-W-26144-EM De minimis enhancement to bus service 75

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b082

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully completed a procurement process titled "CBC-2037-W-26144-EM De minimis enhancement to bus service 75". This service-oriented contract falls under the public road transport services category, identified by CPV code 60112000. It aims to enhance bus service 75, ensuring connections between Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton, and Cambridge as route X75. The procurement was executed through a direct method without competition, given its below-threshold status. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £146,480.32. The contract was awarded to Grant Palmer Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Flitwick, UKH25 region, and was formally signed on 27th March 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing public transport services, particularly those specialising in local and regional bus services. Given the direct procurement method, suppliers who can offer value-oriented solutions with efficient service delivery are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities. While the current contract is complete, understanding the needs of public authorities like the Central Bedfordshire Council could aid businesses in identifying strategic opportunities and preparing for future tenders that require similar services.

## Notice

De minimis enhancement to bus service 75 - Funding specifically to support extension of bus service 75 to provide links between Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton & Cambridge, journeys to operate as route X75.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054107-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £146,480 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT PALMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 09:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054107-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054107-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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