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    ContractsLocal Bus Services Operator Needed in Buckinghamshire
    Awarded contract

    Local Bus Services Operator Needed in Buckinghamshire

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 22 Jul 2026

    Buckinghamshire Council seeks an experienced operator to deliver scheduled local bus services across the county through a competitive tender process.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 22 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 22 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      21 Aug 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Suppliers

    2 suppliers
    • RL
      RED LINE BUSES LTD
    Lead contractor
  1. RR
    Red Rose
    Consortium partner
  2. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    22 Jul 2026Today21 Aug 2026

    Brief

    Buckinghamshire Council is looking for an experienced bus operator to run local bus services across the county. This is a competitive tender opportunity for a service provider to deliver reliable, accessible public transport as part of the Council's wider transport network. Key Requirements: - Operate scheduled local bus services according to tender specifications - Provide suitable vehicles and trained staff - Establish customer service arrangements and ticketing systems - Implement supporting technology and systems - Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards - Demonstrate commitment to reliability, customer experience and continuous improvement - Support the Council's social value objectives - Deliver value for money The successful bidder will be selected through a competitive tender process based on published award criteria assessing the Most Advantageous Tender. This is a significant opportunity for operators with proven experience in local bus service delivery and a track record of operational excellence.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In transport logistics, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. A1 Taxi Service1× · 50%
    2. RED LINE BUSES LTD1× · 50%

    Across transport logistics, the most active winners are 24X7 LTD, SKYLINE TAXIS, STL — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Licence
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    Source
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    Record ID
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