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Chelmsford Park and Ride

Awarded to FIRST ESSEX BUSES LIMITED

Essex County Council(buyer)

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Published 2 May 2025

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Overview

Essex County Council has awarded a contract to FIRST ESSEX BUSES LIMITED for the operation of Chelmsford Park and Ride services, comprising the Sandon Park and Ride Service and Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Service for an initial term of four years. The contract was awarded on 22 December 2025 and is currently in delivery.

Contracting authority

  • 2 live opportunities · 95 awarded contracts

    Chelmsford, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PWVM-4844-NRQH

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Lots (2)

  • Sandon Park and Ride Service

    The Sandon Park and Ride Service: Park and Ride Service based from the Sandon Park and Ride Site. The Site is accessible from the A12 and has a short 10-minute journey time into the city centre. (Please see the Procontract Advert for the Schedule 1 - Part 1 - Service Specification of the Terms and Conditions, as well as the Route Timetable and Description).

    Won by FIRST ESSEX BUSES LIMITED
  • Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Service

    The Sandon Park and Ride Service: Park and Ride Service based from the Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Site. The Site is situated along the A134 and is accessible from Braintree and The Beaulieu Development, North Chelmsford, and is a 15-minute journey time into the city centre (Please see the Procontract Advert for the Schedule 1 - Part 1 - Service Specification of the Terms and Conditions, as well as the Route Timetable and Description).

    Won by FIRST ESSEX BUSES LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
2 May 2025
Questions by
22 May 2025
Classification (CPV)
Public road transport servicesSpecial-purpose road passenger-transport services

Award outcome

Award date
22 December 2025
Contract period
6 March 2026 → 6 March 2029
Winner
  • FIRST ESSEX BUSES LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Amendment

    7 April 2026

  2. Contract

    13 March 2026

  3. Contract

    22 December 2025

  4. Tender Update

    2 May 2025

  5. Tender Update

    2 May 2025

  6. Contract Notice

    2 May 2025

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