Provision of Local Bus Services
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
9 September 2026
Published
17 August 2026
Type
Service
At a glance
- Buyer
- Buckinghamshire Council
- Estimated value
- Not stated in the notice
- Closing date
- 9 September 2026 (closed)
- Published
- 17 August 2026
- Location
- South East
- Type
- Service · Open procedure
- CPV codes
- 60112000 Public road transport services, 60113000 Transport services, 60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Overview
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.
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Buckinghamshire Council wants a company to run local bus routes across the county. The provider must supply the buses, drivers and ticketing systems and meet the council’s standards for reliability, accessibility and social value.
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Key Dates
Published
17 August 2026
Submission deadline
9 September 2026
Notice type
Tender
Source
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