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Provision of Local Bus Services

Buckinghamshire Council

Estimated Value

Up to £800,000

Deadline

21 August 2026

Published

8 October 2026

Type

Not specified

South EastGBopen

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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Award Details

RED LINE BUSES LTD

8 Oct 202630 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2028

£800,000

Red Rose

8 Oct 202630 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2028

£800,000

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    CME Heating Ltd

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    3D Aluminium Plas Limited,

    3 contracts wonlatest 23 Jun 2026ends 30 Oct 2026

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    total awarded

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    Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure

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    £14m

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  5. 5

    Colin Clarke Construction Limited

    2 contracts wonlatest 24 Jul 2025CH 03466177

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Buyer Profile

Buckinghamshire Council
Typepublic body
RegionNorth East,North West,Yorkshire and The Humber,East Midlands,West Midlands,East of England,London,South East,South West
Total tenders112
Total spend£2,007,540,254
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Published

8 October 2026

Submission deadline

21 August 2026

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