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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£900,000

North and South Bus Service

Awarded to MARSTON (HOLDINGS) LIMITED, STEPHENSONS OF ESSEX LIMITED

Southend-on-Sea City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 12 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 9 June 2025
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Overview

Southend-on-Sea City Council awarded a bus service contract for the North and South routes to Marston (Holdings) Limited and Stephensons of Essex Limited on 11 November 2025 for £2,049,225.64. The service operates primarily within Southend-on-Sea's administrative boundary with sections in Essex County Council and London Southend Airport areas.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£900,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 March 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Public-service busesRoad transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,049,226
Award date
11 November 2025
Contract period
2 July 2025 → 30 August 2027
Winners
  • MARSTON (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
  • STEPHENSONS OF ESSEX LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    13 November 2025

  2. Contract

    12 November 2025

  3. Contract

    23 June 2025

  4. Tender Update

    15 May 2025

  5. Contract Notice

    30 April 2025

  6. Prior Information Notice

    12 March 2025

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