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Contracted Enhancements to Local Bus Services

Bedford Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 23 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 18 November 2026 (25 days left)
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Overview

Bedford Borough Council is tendering for contracted enhancements to local bus routes to augment the existing town centre network. The required scope focuses on improving public transport access across key locations—including Hillgrounds Road and Saxon Centre, Putnoe Lane, Woodlands Park, and Abbeyfields—ensuring residents are within 400 metres of transport links to destinations such as Bedford Hospital, Bedford Bus Station, and town centres. The contract has an estimated value of £800,000, with submissions due by 18 November 2026.

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Lots (7)

  • Lot 1 – Hillgrounds Road and Saxon Centre

    To provide transport provision to Hillgrounds Road and Saxon Centre to the minimum service level stipulated in the Specification document.

    £0

  • Lot 2 – Woodlands Park

    To provide transport provision to Woodlands Park to the minimum service level stipulated in the Specification document.

    £0

  • Lot 3 – Abbey Fields

    To provide transport provision to Abbey Fields to the minimum service level stipulated in the Specification document.

    £0

  • Lot 4 – Putnoe

    To provide transport provision to Putnoe to the minimum service level stipulated in the Specification document.

    £0

  • Lot 5 – Hillgrounds and Putnoe

    To provide transport provision to Hillgrounds and Putnoe to the minimum service level stipulated in the Specification document.

    £0

  • Lot 6 – Abbey Fields and Woodlands Park

    To provide transport provision to Abbey Fields and Woodlands Park to the minimum service level stipulated in the Specification document.

    £0

  • Lot 7 – All destinations

    To provide transport provision to all locations to the minimum service level stipulated in the Specification document.

    £0

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£800,000
Procedure
Open
Published
23 October 2026
Deadline
18 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Public road transport services

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  1. Contract Notice

    23 October 2026

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