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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
Classification (CPV)
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
Winner
  • ARRIVA KENT THAMESIDE LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    9 July 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract Notice

    1 May 2026

    View notice ↗
  3. Prior Information Notice

    17 March 2026

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • Southend-on-Sea City Council

    Buyer

    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PJDT-6566-GZNX

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Awarded: Provision of Southend-on-Sea South Local Bus Service 2026 — won by ARRIVA KENT THAMESIDE LIMITED — Skim