Published date: 21 December 2022

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 9 December 2022, 11am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Public-service buses - 34121100

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£45,802.50

Procurement reference

DERBSCC001-DN648980-49030852

Published date

21 December 2022

Closing date

9 December 2022

Closing time

11am

Contract start date

11 December 2022

Contract end date

11 September 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Direct award

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Local bus operator, High Peak Buses has informed the Council of its intention to withdraw its Buxton Town service 185 that runs between Burlow and the Fairfield Estate via Buxton and Harpur Hill with effect from 11 December 2022.

The 185 is a commercial service and its withdrawal will impact over 21,272 passenger journeys per year.

High Peak Buses has cited commercial viability as the prime reason for the withdrawal, however, driver shortages and retentions have also contributed to the operational difficulties.

A local Councillor has expressed a disappointment over the prospect of the 185 being withdrawn and explained that there will be missed opportunities along the route to serve new residential areas. The public are dissatisfied by the loss and have explained the importance of retaining this travel link.

The Council is certain that the withdrawal of the 185 service will have a negative impact on the communities it serves. For instance, under the proposals, the Fairfield Estate, an area of deprivation, will be left without a bus service and sufficient access to much needed local amenities such as shops and healthcare.

Award information

Awarded date

10 December 2022

Contract start date

11 December 2022

Contract end date

11 September 2023

Total value of contract

£45,802.50

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

High Peak Buses

Address

43 Wenlock Way, Leicester, England, LE4 9HU

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Emily Webster

Address

Chatsworth Hall
Matlock
DE4 3FW
England

Telephone

+44 1629536479

Email

emily.webster@derbyshire.gov.uk

Website

http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/