Awarded contract

Provision of Local Bus Services

Details

Supplier(s)
Redline Buses Limited, Red Rose
Value
£1,682,528
Duration
2 years
Topic
Road transport services
Published
8 October 2026

Tender description

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. ## Contract award Lots: - Lot 1: Contract NL/110/28 - Lot 2: Contract NL/16/28 - Lot 3: Contract NL/18/28 - Lot 4: Contract NL/60/28

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published8 October 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date8 October 2026
  3. Next: Contract expiry date29 November 2028in 2 years

About the buyer

Buckinghamshire Council buys as a local authority, with buying decisions devolved to its individual business units. Most tenders are advertised on the council's In-tend portal, where registration is free for suppliers. Larger opportunities also appear on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder, the two national publishing services. Framework routes include the Crown Commercial Service and regional purchasing consortia such as the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation. Smaller works contracts often go through Constructionline, where suppliers register their qualifications. A central procurement team gives specialist tendering advice to business units across the council.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Buckinghamshire Council's contract awards have been in transport services, construction work and health and social work.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 60100000 · Road transport services
  • 60112000 · Public road transport services
  • 60130000 · Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

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