---
title: "Subsidised Bus Network Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000771662"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000771662.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-08"
---

# Subsidised Bus Network Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000771662

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council has initiated a planned procurement process for the provision of subsidised bus network services, including fixed route local town services, town to town, and taxi-bus routes. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. The procurement method is a tender, with a value of £2,000,000 GBP. The opportunity is relevant to businesses in the services industry, particularly those involved in transportation services and public bus operations. The deadline for future notice date is scheduled for 30th August 2024.

Businesses operating in the transportation services sector, specifically those offering bus services, are well-suited to compete for this tender opportunity. The Scottish Borders Council aims to encourage both existing and new operators to engage with them to explore the contracting opportunities. This tender process presents a chance for businesses to expand their operations and potentially secure long-term contracts of up to 8 years in duration. The contracting authority, the Scottish Borders Council, is actively seeking interested parties to participate in the procurement process for the subsidised bus network services.

## Notice

Notification to the market that Scottish Borders Council will be tendering the provision of subsidised bus network routes, including fixed route local town services, town to town and taxi-bus routes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Notification to the market that Scottish Borders Council will be tendering the provision of subsidised bus network routes, including fixed route local town services, town to town and taxi-bus routes.. Final routes and lotting is TBC. It may include single routes or multiple routes combined into a single lot. Contracts will be offered up to 8 years max in duration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509348 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509348

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509348
  Subsidised Bus Network Services - Notification to the market that Scottish Borders Council will be tendering the provision of subsidised bus network routes, including fixed route local town services, town to town and taxi-bus routes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=771662
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771662

## Provenance

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