Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf0-3acb-72f4-b259-1b000b43f85b/the-facilitation-of-a-bus-operator-qualifying-agreement closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Facilitation of a Bus Operator Qualifying Agreement [Bournemouth Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bournemouth-borough-council) Estimated value £30,000 Published 14 Sept 2016 Deadline Closed 12 Oct 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Instructions to Suppliers: The deadline for submitting your response to this contract opportunity is 12th October 2016 at 14:00. Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Borough Council’s electronic Tendering system [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) please contact the Council using the contact details provided. Additional Information about Delivery Location: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Borough Council’s electronic Tendering system [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) please contact the Council using the contact details provided. Bournemouth Borough Council is looking for a single supplier to design and implement a Bus Operator Qualifying agreement. This agreement will need cover the bus service corridor across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch. Enabling the bus operators to work together for a more improved and efficient service, benefiting all stakeholders. The contract is expected to start in November 2016, and is expected to last between 3 and 6 months. The value of the contract is up to £30,000, and no bids will be considered over this. 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