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    ContractsLocal Bus Service Operation - Routes 11 and 21 (Bournemouth to Canford Paddock)
    Awarded contract

    Local Bus Service Operation - Routes 11 and 21 (Bournemouth to Canford Paddock)

    Awarded
    £2m
    Published 14 Jul 2026

    BCP Council seeks an experienced bus operator to run local service routes 11 and 21 between Bournemouth and Canford Paddock.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 14 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £2m
    Published 14 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £2,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • GS
      GO SOUTH COAST LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    14 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking a qualified bus operator to provide regular local bus service on Routes 11 and 21, connecting Bournemouth town center to Canford Paddock. The successful operator will be responsible for vehicle maintenance, driver staffing, scheduling, and passenger safety compliance. This is a direct service contract requiring experience in public transport operations, appropriate licensing, and the ability to meet local service standards and timetable requirements. Interested bus companies should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, operational capacity, and a commitment to customer service excellence.

    Track record

    3 awards · 1 winner
    Incumbent

    One supplier has won every competitive award here.

    In transport logistics, BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL has awarded 3 contracts to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. GO SOUTH COAST LIMITED3× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06840e

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    Sector
    Transport & Logistics