Source: https://tendernation.io/suppliers/first-essex-buses Supplier profile # First Essex Buses Ltd Public sector contracts won, from published award notices Large business[Companies House 01961457](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01961457) [ Follow competitor](/login "Sign in to follow competitors")[ Compete for this work](/register) Contracts won 3 since 25 Jun 2024 Total awarded £257,000 where values were published Buyers 1 public body Latest win 22 Dec 2025 ## Contracts ending soon Contracts ending in the next 18 months. Buyers usually re-tender before the end date, so these are openings for competitors. - [PL0093 - Project THRIVE](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb3-9ecd-7078-92ca-cb6773f7a63e/pl0093-project-thrive)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) £257,000 Ends 21 Sept 2027 ## Recent contract awards - [Chelmsford Park and Ride](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcc-aa4a-7167-8d5a-bb45aa5f19e6/chelmsford-park-and-ride)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not published 22 Dec 2025 - [PL0093 - Project THRIVE](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb3-9ecd-7078-92ca-cb6773f7a63e/pl0093-project-thrive)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) £257,000 20 Jun 2025 - [PL0066 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS 2023](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-9c41-713b-b0dd-a1396035aadd/pl0066-ecc-passenger-transport-dps-2023)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not counted: looks like a keying error 26 Jun 2024 - [PL0066 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS 2023](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-9c41-713b-b0dd-a1396035aadd/pl0066-ecc-passenger-transport-dps-2023)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not counted: looks like a keying error 25 Jun 2024 - [PL0066 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS 2023](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-9c41-713b-b0dd-a1396035aadd/pl0066-ecc-passenger-transport-dps-2023)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not counted: looks like a keying error 25 Jun 2024 - [PL0066 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS 2023](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-9c41-713b-b0dd-a1396035aadd/pl0066-ecc-passenger-transport-dps-2023)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not counted: looks like a keying error 25 Jun 2024 - [PL0066 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS 2023](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-9c41-713b-b0dd-a1396035aadd/pl0066-ecc-passenger-transport-dps-2023)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not counted: framework or estimated ceiling 25 Jun 2024 - [PL0066 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS 2023](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-9c41-713b-b0dd-a1396035aadd/pl0066-ecc-passenger-transport-dps-2023)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not counted: framework or estimated ceiling 25 Jun 2024 - [PL0066 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS 2023](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-9c41-713b-b0dd-a1396035aadd/pl0066-ecc-passenger-transport-dps-2023)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not counted: looks like a keying error 25 Jun 2024 - [PL0066 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS 2023](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-9c41-713b-b0dd-a1396035aadd/pl0066-ecc-passenger-transport-dps-2023)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not counted: looks like a keying error 25 Jun 2024 - [PL0066 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS 2023](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-9c41-713b-b0dd-a1396035aadd/pl0066-ecc-passenger-transport-dps-2023)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not counted: looks like a keying error 25 Jun 2024 - [PL0066 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS 2023](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-9c41-713b-b0dd-a1396035aadd/pl0066-ecc-passenger-transport-dps-2023)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not counted: looks like a keying error 25 Jun 2024 - [PL0066 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS 2023](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-9c41-713b-b0dd-a1396035aadd/pl0066-ecc-passenger-transport-dps-2023)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not counted: looks like a keying error 25 Jun 2024 - [PL0066 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS 2023](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-9c41-713b-b0dd-a1396035aadd/pl0066-ecc-passenger-transport-dps-2023)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not counted: looks like a keying error 25 Jun 2024 - [PL0066 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS 2023](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-9c41-713b-b0dd-a1396035aadd/pl0066-ecc-passenger-transport-dps-2023)[Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Value not counted: looks like a keying error 25 Jun 2024 ## Companies House StatusActive Incorporated19 Nov 1985 (40 yrs) AccountsAudit exemption subsidiary IndustryOther urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar) [View filing history](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01961457)## Who they win from - [Essex County Council3 wins](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) ## How fast they pay suppliers 46 days on average (previously 47) 25% of invoices paid within 30 days · 10% after 60 days · 5% not paid within agreed terms [Report for 28 Mar 2026 (GOV.UK)](https://check-payment-practices.service.gov.uk/report/110793)## Bids named on award notices Bid for 1 contract: won 1, lost 0. Award notices have listed every bidder only since the Procurement Act (February 2025). ## Paid by (last 12 months) - [Department for Transport](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-transport)£9,349,733 - [Southend-on-Sea Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council)£640 From councils' published spending over £500. ## What they win - [Transport services](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-services)3 Competing with First Essex Buses Ltd? TenderNation shows who wins each buyer's work, flags contracts coming up for renewal and emails you new tenders that fit. Free plan available. [All buyers](/buyers)[Start free ](/register) 14-day free trial, no card required