Published date: 10 June 2022
This notice was replaced on 4 October 2022
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Awarded contract (published 4 October 2022)
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Contract summary
Industry
Public road transport services - 60112000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£0 to £1,713,000
Procurement reference
BUCKSH001-DN613198-56898284
Published date
10 June 2022
Closing date
11 July 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
31 October 2022
Contract end date
30 October 2024
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
For the provision of Local Bus Services under the Transport Act 1985 primarily within the north of Buckinghamshire. This tender opportunity is subdivided into four lots, each covering a different local bus contract. Each of these fours lots may be bid for individually.
Each of the lots relates to the replacement of an existing local bus service operating under contract to Buckinghamshire Council.
These lots are all for local bus services which operate 5-6 days per week, with no late evening or Sunday/Public Holiday operation required. Whilst bidders are advised to carefully assess the resource requirement within each lot, they are generally designed to be operated with a peak vehicle requirement of either 1 or 2 low-floor vehicles, respectively. There is no requirement for double deck vehicles. Check the relevant specifications of service for full details on vehicle requirements.
These contracts have an initial term of 2 years, with the option for two annual extensions up to a maximum of 4 years.
Lot 1: Contract N/L/16/4
Service 16 Aylesbury - Waddesdon - (Quainton) - Steeple Claydon
A contract generally intended to be operated with 2 vehicles.
Lot 2: Contract N/L/18/4
Service 18 Bicester - Steeple Claydon - Buckingham
A contract generally intended to be operated with 1 vehicle.
Lot 3: Contract N/L/111/4
Services 111 and 112: Brill, Oakley and surrounding villages to Thame and Aylesbury
Service 113: Brill, Oakley and surrounding villages to Thame and Princes Risborough
A contract generally intended to be operated with 1 vehicle.
Lot 4: Contract N/L/50/4
Service 50: Great Horwood, Drayton Parslow and Newton Longville to Milton Keynes and Winslow
A contract generally intended to be operated with 1 vehicle.
More information
About the buyer
Contact name
Ann Spence
Address
Walton Street Offices
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1296382934
ann.spence@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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