In deliveryUnited KingdomServices
Provision of Southend-on-Sea South Local Bus Service 2026
- Published
- Published 17 March 2026
- Deadline
- Closed 5 June 2026
Overview
Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded a contract to Arriva Kent Thameside Limited for the provision of a new South Bus Service operating within Southend-on-Sea, starting from 8 July 2026. The service will provide a direct link between Southend Travel Centre and London Southend Airport via Temple Farm Industrial Estate, serving residents across eight wards and supporting local businesses with improved connectivity across the city.
Key details
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Status
- In delivery
- Category
- Services
- Procedure
- Open
- SME suitable
- Yes
- Published
- 17 March 2026
- Questions by
- 15 May 2026
- Deadline
- Closed
Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportationTransport services (excl. Waste transport)
Award outcome
- Award date
- 8 July 2026
- Contract period
- 1 November 2026 → 4 November 2028
- ARRIVA KENT THAMESIDE LIMITED
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Notice history
Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.
Contract
9 July 2026
View notice ↗Contract Notice
1 May 2026
View notice ↗Prior Information Notice
17 March 2026
View notice ↗
Contracting authority
Southend-on-Sea City Council
BuyerSouthend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PJDT-6566-GZNX
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