Contracted Enhancements to Local Bus Services
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-078f70 · Bedford Borough Council
Open until 18 November 2026, estimated value £800,000.
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Description
Bedford Borough Council wishes to tender for contracted enhancements to local bus routes, enhancing the existing town centre network. Bidders will submit proposals to enhance bus services on a contracted basis. Key locations are: o Hillgrounds Road and Saxon Centre o Putnoe Lane o Woodlands Park o Abbeyfields Proposals must aim for each resident of the above locations to be able to access public transport within 400 metres of their home address. Services must provide enhanced access to key hubs and services, eg Bedford Hospital (North and South Wings), Bedford Bus Station and Bedford and Kempston Town centre, and should be designed more generally with the aim of providing enhanced connectively to socially necessary locations. Transport provision to these locations on the day of operation and time of service is a minimum provision required. Operators are permitted the flexibility to incorporate these areas into their existing network and enhance the minimum requirement on a commercial basis where they deem it is appropriate. Further details are contained within the specification.
Lots (7)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 – Hillgrounds Road and Saxon Centre | 60112000 Public road transport services | £0 |
| 2 | Lot 2 – Woodlands Park | 60112000 Public road transport services | £0 |
| 3 | Lot 3 – Abbey Fields | 60112000 Public road transport services | £0 |
| 4 | Lot 4 – Putnoe | 60112000 Public road transport services | £0 |
| 5 | Lot 5 – Hillgrounds and Putnoe | 60112000 Public road transport services | £0 |
| 6 | Lot 6 – Abbey Fields and Woodlands Park | 60112000 Public road transport services | £0 |
| 7 | Lot 7 – All destinations | 60112000 Public road transport services | £0 |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 100673-2026 | 23 October 2026 |
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- The submission deadline is 18 November 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
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- The estimated value published by the buyer is £800,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Bedford Borough Council (United Kingdom).
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