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# Provision of Local Bus Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-local-bus-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ca). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Buckinghamshire Council: "Provision of Local Bus Services". Published status: complete. Published Value: £800,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 21 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Buckinghamshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/buckinghamshire-council-ons-e06000060)
- **Published Value:** £800,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 21 August 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Public road transport services, Road transport services, Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ13
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £1,682,528 (inc. VAT; no net value published, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-local-bus-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ca#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ca`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-local-bus-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ca#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fbuckinghamshire-council%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-local-bus-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ca#participate

## Description
Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to deliver supported local bus services across the county. The services form part of the Council’s wider public transport network and are intended to provide accessible, reliable and sustainable transport options for residents and visitors.
The successful provider will be responsible for operating scheduled local bus services in accordance with the requirements set out in the tender documentation, including the provision of suitable vehicles, trained personnel, customer service arrangements, ticketing facilities and supporting technology. The services must be delivered in compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
The Council is seeking a contractor that can demonstrate a strong commitment to operational reliability, customer experience, effective contract management and continuous service improvement, whilst delivering value for money and supporting the Council’s social value objectives.
The contract will be awarded following a competitive tender process to the bidder submitting the Most Advantageous Tender based on the published award criteria.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Contract NL/110/28
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60100000, 60112000, 60130000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0

- **Contract Period:** 02/11/2026 to 21/11/2028

### Lot 2: Contract NL/16/28
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60100000, 60112000, 60130000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0

- **Contract Period:** 02/11/2026 to 21/11/2028

### Lot 3: Contract NL/18/28
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60100000, 60112000, 60130000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0

- **Contract Period:** 02/11/2026 to 21/11/2028

### Lot 4: Contract NL/60/28
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60100000, 60112000, 60130000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0

- **Contract Period:** 02/11/2026 to 21/11/2028

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **RED LINE BUSES LTD, Red Rose**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:08758110`, `GB-FTS-138304`
  - Value: £1,682,528 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 07/10/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F069132-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-08T09:30:01.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T23:42:52.011Z
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