Estimated Value
Up to £800,000
Deadline
21 August 2026
Published
8 October 2026
Type
Not specified
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
£800,000
Red Rose
£800,000
Likely incumbents
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- 1
CME Heating Ltd
- 2
3D Aluminium Plas Limited,
3 contracts wonlatest 23 Jun 2026ends 30 Oct 2026£169,237
total awarded
- 3
Monitor Cleaning Services Limited
£10m
total awarded
- 4
Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure
2 contracts wonlatest 20 May 2026ends 3 Dec 2027£14m
total awarded
- 5
Colin Clarke Construction Limited
CME Heating Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Buckinghamshire CouncilKey Dates
Published
8 October 2026
Submission deadline
21 August 2026
Notice type
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