---
title: "Bus 375 Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b5a8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
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---

# Bus 375 Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b5a8

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is seeking to procure a local bus service for the route between Grays and Horndon on the Hill, covering East Tilbury and other local areas. The tender, titled "Bus 375 Service," falls under the industry category of public road transport services. It is part of an active procurement stage, using an open procedure, with the submission deadline set for 21st July 2026. The contract, intended to start on 7th November 2026, will operate until 31st March 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension. Businesses interested in submitting proposals can access the relevant documents online and should note that both quality and pricing will be considered in the evaluation criteria, with a weight distribution of 40% and 60% respectively.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for transportation companies specialising in reliable and accessible public transport services to expand their footprint in the Thurrock area. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive bus services and the capacity to meet high-quality standards while remaining price-competitive will find themselves well-suited to compete for this tender. The open procedure and electronic submission policy facilitate easy access and encourage participation from a diverse range of service providers looking to contribute to the regional public transportation network.

## Notice

This Contract is for the provision of a local bus service between Grays and Horndon on the Hill, incorporating East Tilbury and other local areas. Overall, the Contract shall achieve / deliver accessible, reliable bus/public transport provision for those communities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056512-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 10:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056512-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056512-2026
  16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home
  You can access the tender documents on the above E-tendering System

## Notice URLs

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

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