Scope
Description
Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) intends to invite tender(s) for the Supported School Bus Services Contract effective September 2026. This contract will be for a period of four years, with the option for the Council to extend the contracts for a period or periods of up to a maximum of four additional years. BHCC invites you to express interest in submitting a tender proposal in due course. The Council supports a network of eight school routes run by one local bus operator with the last tendering exercise carried out in 2017, the school services currently operate as an adjunct to existing commercial services. New proposals to the existing services may likely cover minor variations to these services, however the tender will solely be for the continuation of the existing services.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 September 2026 to 1 September 2030
- Possible extension to 1 September 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Contract locations
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Engagement
Engagement deadline
24 February 2026
Engagement process description
Should you have any questions regarding the requirement or completion of this form, please e-mail Transport.Projects@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
25 May 2026
Contracting authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNNH-3312-CQGT
Hove Town Hall, Norton Road
Hove
BN3 3BQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government