Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-4160-7300-9fe3-2bcc52bc77e3/north-buckinghamshire-local-bus-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # North Buckinghamshire Local Bus Services [Buckinghamshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/buckinghamshire-council) Estimated value £1,713,000 Published 10 Jun 2022 Deadline Closed 11 Jul 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender For the provision of Local Bus Services under the Transport Act 1985 primarily within the north of Buckinghamshire. This tender opportunity is subdivided into four lots, each covering a different local bus contract. Each of these fours lots may be bid for individually. Each of the lots relates to the replacement of an existing local bus service operating under contract to Buckinghamshire Council. These lots are all for local bus services which operate 5-6 days per week, with no late evening or Sunday/Public Holiday operation required. Whilst bidders are advised to carefully assess the resource requirement within each lot, they are generally designed to be operated with a peak vehicle requirement of either 1 or 2 low-floor vehicles, respectively. There is no requirement for double deck vehicles. Check the relevant specifications of service for full details on vehicle requirements. These contracts have an initial term of 2 years, with the option for two annual extensions up to a maximum of 4 years. - Lot 1 Contract N/L/16/4 Service 16 Aylesbury - Waddesdon - (Quainton) - Steeple Claydon A contract generally intended to be operated with 2 vehicles. - Lot 2 Contract N/L/18/4 ### Service 18 Bicester - Steeple Claydon - Buckingham A contract generally intended to be operated with 1 vehicle. - Lot 3 Contract N/L/111/4 Services 111 and 112: Brill, Oakley and surrounding villages to Thame and Aylesbury Service 113: Brill, Oakley and surrounding villages to Thame and Princes Risborough A contract generally intended to be operated with 1 vehicle. - Lot 4 Contract N/L/50/4 Service 50: Great Horwood, Drayton Parslow and Newton Longville to Milton Keynes and Winslow A contract generally intended to be operated with 1 vehicle. Read full description ## CPV classification Public road transport services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/67682ab8-8e1d-456f-aa39-c519bd85c118) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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