Estimated Value
Up to £3,400,000
Deadline
2 June 2026
Published
1 May 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The purpose of this tender is to ensure that the residents of Essex continue to have a Park and Ride service into Colchester city centre. This will ensure ECC continues to align with sustainable transport strategy, as well as with agreed various visions, objectives and policies reflected within the current Local Transport Plan.
This tender is for the award of the Colchester Park and Ride Service: - The Colchester Park and Ride Service: accessible from the A12, junction 28 and has a short 15- 20 minute journey time into the city centre. The new bus Services contract will be awarded as Gross or Nett Cost Contract, and the Service Commencement Date will be the 26th of September 2026. The initial services period will be for four (4) years.
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- 3
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- 4
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- 5
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ESSEX COUNTY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
1 May 2026
Submission deadline
2 June 2026
Notice type
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