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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£1,400,000

Bus Route 33/X33

Published
Published 2 February 2026
Deadline
Closed 27 February 2026

Overview

The Council is seeking an Operator for the replacement service Milton Keynes-Northampton 33/X33 Bus Route. The operator is required to comply with the detail as laid put in the service specification . The contract will be for an initial term of 1 year with an option to extend for a two extensions of 12 month each with the successful tenderer The Council has not engaged with the market prior to issuing the ITT as it has already developed the most appropriate specification for the works they require to be procured. The market is regulated and the provider must hold a current valid operator license

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,400,000
Procedure
Open
Published
2 February 2026
Questions by
13 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Public road transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,037,610
Award date
1 April 2026
Contract period
30 April 2026 → 30 April 2027
Winner
  • Arriva The Shires Ltd

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    21 April 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract Notice

    2 February 2026

    View notice ↗

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Awarded: Bus Route 33/X33 — won by Arriva The Shires Ltd — Skim