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Provision of Student Travel and Bus Pass Services for Glasgow Clyde College

Glasgow Clyde College · Education · Scotland

Glasgow Clyde College intends to award a contract directly to First Bus for the provision of student travel and bus pass services. The College requires a transport solution that provides comprehensive coverage across its catchment area, ena…

Awarded to First Bus Scotland

• Public-service buses
• Travel services

North-South Wales Coach Operator Service (Bangor - Carmarthen)

Transport for Wales (TFW) · Other public body · Wales (Cymru)

The Welsh Government (WG) and Transport for Wales (TfW) share a clear ambition to deliver a more accessible, efficient and sustainable transport network across Wales. Along the west coast of Wales, this includes improving public transport c…

Awarded to Arriva Cymru Ltd

• Public-service buses
• Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
• Road transport services

DFTO Ground Transportation

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED · Central government · North East England, North West England, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, Greater London

DFT Operator "DFTO" intends to establish and operate a Dynamic Market to enable Train Operating Companies (TOCs) within the DFTO group and the public sector to run further call off competitions for Managed Bus/Coach (Rail Replacement Servic…

Awarded to ARRIVA UK TRAINS LIMITED, Addision Lee Ltd, CMAC GROUP UK LIMITED +6 more · 2 awards

• Buses and coaches
• Hire of buses and coaches with driver
• Public road transport services
• +2

Local Bus Services

Wokingham Borough Council · Local authority · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

The Council is tendering a contract for Local Bus Services, for 21 bus services and bus links to improve access for local communities across the borough. These services are intended to connect residents to key local services where the exist…

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses

Sunderland Connect Bus Services July 2026

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus · Other public body · North East England

Contract given to promote and continue the public transport links in Sunderland, offering a service to the staff and students attending the University of Sunderland, as well as the general public.

Awarded to JIM HUGHES COACHES LIMITED · 2 awards

• Public-service buses
• Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

1a, 1c and 1d Bus Services

West Berkshire Council · Local authority · South East England

The Council is tendering a contract for 1a, 1c and 1d Local Bus Services (the full scope as outlined in the specification at Appendix 4) The 1a and 1c local bus services operate Monday to Saturday. They are each an approximately hourly serv…

Awarded to Newbury & District Ltd

• Buses and coaches
• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses
• +2

Secured Bus Services - July 2026

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus · Other public body · North East England

Award signed contracts to provide bus services to regions around Tyne and Wear.

Awarded to BUSWAYS TRAVEL SERVICES LIMITED, CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD, Go North East Limited +2 more · 42 awards

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses

WMCA July 2026 Subsidised Bus Tenders

West Midlands Combined Authority · Local authority · West Midlands

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) supports the provision of an extensive passenger transport network across the West Midlands, both in fulfilment of statutory duties and to enable access to facilities and services. Current Subsidi…

Awarded to D & G BUS LIMITED, West Midlands Travel Limited · 2 awards

• Public-service buses
• Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

1 , 2 and 20 Europarc Bus Service and the 5M Bus Service.

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified operators of public bus services to award a contract for the Europarc 1, 2 and 20 bus service, which runs between Cleethorpes, Grimsby and Europarc Business Park and…

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses

Home to School Replacement Bus Framework

Education Authority · Central government · delivery region not published

EA is currently preparing to initiate the procurement process to set up a 4 year framework for the replacement of Home to School Buses. Currently no funding for fleet replacement is in place. EA are currently preparing a business case for a…

• Articulated buses
• Bus bodies
• Bus bodies, ambulance bodies and vehicle bodies for goods vehicles
• +3

PAN3575 - Purchase of Passenger Transport Vehicles

Leicester City Council · Local authority · East Midlands

This is a requirement for the council to replace many of the Passenger Transport Vehicles. Suppliers shall note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice and is not a call for competition. It is intended to provide the forecast of the impending pr…

• Public-service buses

CEFAS25-07 Travel Management Services

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE · Nationwide (UK)

This is a call-off through CCS RM6342 Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue solutions lot 2. Cefas requires a new travel management solution to enable the organisation to make booking travel simpler, safer, more effective and sustainab…

Awarded to CLARITY TRAVEL LIMITED, See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list · 3 awards

• Accommodation and office services
• Accommodation management services
• Accommodation services
• +3

Coventry Electric Bus City - Bus Routes

West Midlands Combined Authority · Local authority · West Midlands

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) supports the provision of an extensive passenger transport network across the West Midlands, both in fulfilment of statutory duties and to enable access to facilities and services. The WMCA suppor…

Awarded to MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED · 2 awards

• Public-service buses
• Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Taxibus Services - May 2026

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus · Other public body · North East England

Contract awarded for the commencement of Taxibus services around Tyne and Wear.

Awarded to CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD · 3 awards

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses

Ceredigion - Public Bus Routes September 2023

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

The provision of public service bus routes. 8 routes are being tendered. Provision of the public bus routes contracts which are due to expire on 31 August 2023, and 31 December 2023 (408). Contracts to commence on 1 September 2023 (1 Januar…

Awarded to Evans Coaches Tregaron Ltd, MID WALES TRAVEL

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses
• Road transport services
• +1

P-3023 Supply of Double Deck Zero Emission Buses

Translink · Northern Ireland

Translink are seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework aimed at delivering a cost effective and agile means to replace wheelchair accessible, zero emission, double deck buses used for stage-carriage operations. Your response must be…

Awarded to Bamford Bus Company t/a Wrightbus

• Buses and coaches
• Double-decker buses
• Electric buses
• +1

Provision of Home to Work Bus Transport Service

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited · Other public body · Scotland

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Limited (Dounreay) is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of a Home to Work transport service to convey personnel and other users (approximately 265 people daily average) from designated pick…

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses

RTPI Screens

West Berkshire Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

West Berkshire Council has funding to install and maintain audio-visual RTPI screens at some bus stops and shelters within the district.

• Bus shelters
• Bus station services
• Bus-stop posts
• +3

North and South Bus Service

Southend-on-Sea City Council · Local authority · East of England

The majority of route is within the administrative boundary of Southend-on-Sea City Council with a short section within the administrative boundary of Essex County Council and within London Southend Airport.

Awarded to Marston Holdings Ltd, Stephensons of Essex Ltd · 2 awards

• Public-service buses
• Road transport services

Ceredigion - Learner Transport Taxis September 2023

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

The current provision for the learner taxi routes contracts will expire on the 31 August 2023. The new contracts are to commence on 1 September 2023; with option of terms until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension period of up to 2 year…

Awarded to Evans Coaches Tregaron Ltd, Fastline Cabs, Lewis Taxis Cyf +1 more

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses
• Road transport services
• +2

1a, 1c and 1d Local Bus Services

West Berkshire Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

The Council is tendering a contract for 1a, 1c and 1d Local Bus Services. The full scope as outlined in the specification at Appendix 4. The 1a and 1c local bus services operate Monday to Friday. They are each an approximately hourly servic…

Awarded to supplier not published

• Buses and coaches
• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses
• +1

November 25 & January 2026 Subsidised Tender Bus Services

West Midlands Combined Authority · Local authority · West Midlands

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) supports the provision of an extensive passenger transport network across the West Midlands, both in fulfilment of statutory duties and to enable access to facilities and services.   Current Subsi…

Awarded to CHASERIDER BUSES LTD, DIAMOND BUS LIMITED, West Midlands Travel Limited · 14 awards

• Public-service buses
• Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Southampton West Park and Ride Bus Service

Southampton City Council · Local authority · South East England

Operation of the weekend Park & Ride bus service from 28 July 2025 as determined in the authority Bus Service Improvement Plan utilising funding received from the Department for Transport for the 25/26 budget year. This is to support employ…

Awarded to Go South Coast Limited

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses

Park and Ride Bus Services - Stirling City

Stirling Council · Local authority · Scotland

Stirling Council are seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the replacement of the bus service contracts for both Castleview and Springkerse Park and Ride services.

Awarded to Hunters Executive Coaches ltd

• Hire of buses and coaches with driver
• Public-service buses

Ceredigion - Learner Transport September 2023

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

Provision of the learner bus routes which contracts will expire on 31 August 2023. Contracts to commence on 1 September 2023 with option of terms until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension period of 2 years or until 31 August 2028 with …

Awarded to Cerbydau Cenarth Cyf, DAVIES OF LAMPETER LTD, Evans Coaches Tregaron Ltd +5 more

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses
• Road transport services
• +1

Supply of Bus Rapid Transit (Glider) Vehicles

Translink · Other public body · delivery region not published

Glider is the brand name for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system which came into operation in 2018 with an innovative mode of travel for Belfast which resulted in significant increases in patronage levels. The introduction of Glider provided…

• Buses and coaches
• Public-service buses

WYCA Bus Franchising - Procurement of Second Hand Vehicles

West Yorkshire Combined Authority · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

WYCA will be transition to franchised bus services with services commencing in three tranches April 2027, January 2028 and October 2028. WYCA is considering procuring up to 450 second-hand buses on behalf of franchise operators and would li…

• Articulated buses
• Buses and coaches
• Double-decker buses
• +3

PAN3062 - Park and Ride Operational Contract

Leicester City Council · Local authority · East Midlands

Leicester City Council working with Leicestershire County Council invites Tenders for the provision of the operation of the Leicester Park and Ride Services for the following three sites: • Meynell’s Gorse Park and Ride • Enderby Park and R…

Awarded to Roberts Coaches Ltd · 2 awards

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses

Local Bus Routes (Route 16 & Route 36/x36)

City of York Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

Local Bus Routes (Route 16 & Route 36/x36)

Awarded to York Pullman Bus Company Ltd · 2 awards

• Buses and coaches
• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses
• +1

Local Bus Tenders Buckinghamshire 2024

Buckinghamshire Council · Local authority · South East England

For the provision of a Local Bus Services 2024 under the Transport Act 1985. Each Lot is a separate contract. 1) Lot NL131: Services 131, 132, 151, and 152 with a suggested minimum capacity of 29, starting on 24 February 2025. Initial term …

Awarded to Carousel Buses, Red Rose Travel Ltd · 4 awards

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses

BSIP Bus Service Enhancements (Phase 3)- S093 - HDG/2024/797

Stoke on Trent City Council · Local authority · West Midlands

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 n…

Awarded to D & G BUS LIMITED, FIRST POTTERIES LIMITED, Going My Way t/a Stantons of Stoke · 22 awards

• Buses and coaches
• Public-service buses
• Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Provision of Home to School Transport

City & County of Swansea · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

This is Prior Notice of Swansea Council's intention to procure Home to School Transport to transport pupils to Primary and Secondary schools within the City & County of Swansea Boundary which is integral to the enabling pupils to access edu…

• Buses and coaches
• Coaches
• Double-decker buses
• +3

Dynamic Purchasing System For Home to School Mainstream, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Pupil Referral Units, Post 16 College, Short Term Care Children Social Care, Misc Transport 2025

Buckinghamshire Council · Local authority · South East England

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) For Home to School Mainstream, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Pupil Referral Units, Post 16 College, Short Term Care and Children Social Care, and Miscellaneous Transport 2025

• Buses and coaches
• Minibuses
• Public-service buses
• +1

CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services

The City of Edinburgh Council · Local authority · Scotland

The City of Edinburgh Council has in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years until February 2029 and the Council will have the option to extend for an additio…

Awarded to Hairy Haggis Tours Ltd, Midland Bluebird Limited · 2 awards

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses
• Road transport services

P-2504 RTPI - On-vehicle Audio Visual Next Stop Announcements

Translink · Northern Ireland

Translink seek to create a single supplier framework for the supply and install of audio and visual next stop announcements on bus fleet

Awarded to Vix Technology Limited

• Buses and coaches
• Display screens
• Graphic display panels
• +1

WMCA Transport Infrastructure Contracts - Early Market Engagement Event November 2024

West Midlands Combined Authority · Local authority · Nationwide (UK)

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of forthcoming market engagement event relating to the West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) current Roadside Infrastructure Framework - to help inform the Autho…

• Buildings associated with transport
• Bus maintenance services
• Bus shelters
• +3

BSIP Bus Service Enhancements - SO92 - HDG/2024/716

Stoke on Trent City Council · Local authority · West Midlands

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 n…

Awarded to D & G BUS LIMITED, FIRST POTTERIES LIMITED, Stantons of Stoke · 10 awards

• Buses and coaches
• Public-service buses
• Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
• +1

CPU 6914 NCT Operators' Contactless Scheme

Nottingham City Council · Local authority · East Midlands

For the provision of Nottingham Contactless Ticketing Scheme

Awarded to Gooii Ltd

• Public-service buses
• Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

P-3017 Supply of Single Deck Zero Emission Buses

Translink · Northern Ireland

Translink are seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework aimed at delivering a cost effective and agile means to replace wheelchair accessible, zero emission, single deck buses used for stage-carriage operations. Your response must be…

• Buses and coaches
• Electric buses
• Public-service buses

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Bus Reform Programme

West Yorkshire Combined Authority · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

Following her election in May 2021, Mayor Tracy Brabin pledged to ‘bring buses back under public control, introduce simpler fares contactless ticketing and greener buses’. Therefore, in line with exploring different models for delivery (inc…

• Buses and coaches
• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses
• +3

Provision of Tendered Electric Bus Services in Coventry (Early Market Engagement Event)

West Midlands Combined Authority · Local authority · West Midlands

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is seeking to establish a contract for Tendered Electric Bus Services in Coventry going forward. Coventry’s Electric (Coventry Electric Bus City) will deliver the UK’s first all-electric bus town or city b…

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses

Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Buses 2024

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

Ceredigion County Council, requires the provision of the Learner Transport Bus Routes . Contracts will commence on 1 August 2024. Contracts will be for 2 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years or 5 years with a possible extension …

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses
• Road transport services
• +1

THE PROVISION OF THE PARK AND RIDE BUS SERVICE IN WINCHESTER

Winchester City Council · Local authority · South East England

Winchester City Council (“The Council”) invited suitable organisations to tender for the Park and Ride (P&R) Service in Winchester. The current eight-year contract expired April 2024. The council has declared a Climate Emergency and address…

Awarded to STAGECOACH (SOUTH) LIMITED

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses

Ceredigion - Learner Transport - Taxis 2024

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

Contracts to commence on 1 August 2024 until 31 July 2025 with an option to extend for a period of up to 1 year.

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses
• Road transport services
• +2

CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services

The City of Edinburgh Council · Local authority · Scotland

The City of Edinburgh Council seeks to set up a DPS for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will b…

Awarded to Borders Buses Limited, Handicabs Lothian, Lothian Motorcoaches +1 more

• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses
• Road transport services

ICT14223 Future Bus System 2

London Bus Services Limited · Greater London

• IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• Public-service buses
• Software package and information systems

Bus Stop Maintenance

Milton Keynes City Council · Local authority · South East England

Milton Keynes City Council requires a service for the cleaning and maintenance of bus stop infrastructure and the surrounding 2m footprint and for the printing and installation of information at bus stops.MKCC has around 1,050 bus stops, wi…

Awarded to Axiomb2

• Public-service buses
• Repair and maintenance of public conveniences
• Repair and maintenance services

CPU 6342 (NCC) Bus routes 53 and 54

Nottingham City Council · Local authority · East Midlands

Bus Service 53 and 54

Awarded to Nottingham City Transport

• Public-service buses

CPU 5237 (NCC) Locallink

Nottingham City Council · Local authority · East Midlands

Bus Routes: L1, L2, L4, L5, L9 L10, L11, L14 and Worklink 1.

Awarded to CT4N Ltd

• Public-service buses

Passenger Transport - Supplier Engagement

Dumfries and Galloway Council · Local authority · Scotland

The Council have appointed Stantec UK Ltd to support a full review of the school and local bus network within Dumfries and Galloway. To inform this review we are keen to have engagement with existing and potentially new operators for passen…

• Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• Public road transport services
• Public-service buses
• +3