--- title: "Bus Service Enhancements (Phase 4) - S094" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c1f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c1f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c1f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c1f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Bus Service Enhancements (Phase 4) - S094 Buyer: STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c1f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c1f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c1f0.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Stoke on Trent City Council, seeking contractors for the project titled "Bus Service Enhancements (Phase 4) - S094". This initiative is focused on enhancing public road transport services within the UKG23 region, including areas such as City Centre, Birches Head, Abbey Hulton, Longton, and Newcastle. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, having been initiated on 2nd July 2026, with a submission deadline set for 31st July 2026. The procurement method used is 'open', allowing multiple bidders to compete for the contract. The main industry category is public road transport services, aiming to improve the frequency, duration, and availability of bus services, including the introduction of weekend services. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in public transport services and have the capacity to meet service frequency and coverage demands. The contract, valued at £3,186,599, supports SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria for various service lots. Successful bidding could lead to further expansion, as contracts are eligible for renewal based on funding. Businesses adept at providing efficient and affordable transport solutions will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities and growth objectives. ## Notice Stoke on Trent City Council wish to appoint contractors to provide additional bus services to enhance the existing bus network by increasing the frequency, hours of operation and introducing weekend services across the existing commercial network. ### Lot Information Service 2 and 5 - S094/1 City Centre - Birches Head City Centre - Abbey Hulton Monday to Saturday evening Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 5 - S094/2 Abbey Hulton - City Centre Monday to Friday am Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 5 - S094/3 Abbey Hulton - City Centre Saturday and Good Friday am Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 6A - S094/4 (City Centre -) Longton - Blythe Bridge Monday to Friday am Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 7A - S094/5 City Centre - Chell - Fegg Hayes Monday to Saturday evening Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 9 - S094/6 Fegg Hayes - City Centre - Newcastle Monday to Friday evening Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 9 - S094/7 Fegg Hayes - City Centre - Newcastle Saturday and Good Friday evening Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 9 - S094/8 Fegg Hayes - City Centre - Newcastle Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 11 - S094/9 City Centre - Bentilee - Longton Monday to Friday evening Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 11 - S094/10 City Centre - Bentilee - Longton Saturday and Good Friday evening Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 21 - S094/11 City Centre - Stoke - Trentham Monday to Friday evening Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 21 - S094/12 City Centre - Stoke - Trentham Saturday and Good Friday evening Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 21 and 43 - S094/13 City Centre - Trentham City Centre - Baddeley Green Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays" Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 22 - S094/14 Longton - Blurton - Newcastle Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 23 and 8 - S094/15 City Centre - Newstead City Centre - Ball Green Monday to Friday evening Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 23 - S094/16 City Centre - Newstead Saturday and Good Friday evening Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 23 and 8 - S094/17 City Centre - Newstead City Centre - Ball Green Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 36 and 36A - S084/18 Meir / Meir Park - Kidsgrove Monday to Friday evening Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 36 and 36A - S094/19 Meir / Meir Park - Kidsgrove Saturday and Good Friday evening Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 36 and 36A - S094/20 Meir / Meir Park - Kidsgrove Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 38 and 39 - S094/21 City Centre - Newcastle Monday to Friday pm Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 38 and 39 - S094/22 City Centre - Newcastle Saturday and Good Friday evening Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 38 and 39 - S094/23 City Centre - Newcastle Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 40 and 40A - S094/24 City Centre - Newstead - Trentham / Wedgwood Mondays to Fridays Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 40 and 40A - S094/25 City Centre - Newstead - Trentham / Wedgwood Saturdays and Good Friday Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 49 and 51 - S094/26 Middleport - City Centre City Centre - Wolstanton retail park Mondays to Fridays Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. Service 49 and 51 - S094/27 Middleport - City Centre City Centre - Wolstanton retail park Saturday and Good Friday Renewal: The contract may be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum cumulative duration of twelve months, subject to the availability of further funding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062041-2026 | | 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 | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Feb 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,186,599 | | Lots value | £3,186,592 | | 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 | STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 08:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062041-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062041-2026 2nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://supplystokeandstaffs.proactishosting.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c1f0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c1f0.json.