Scope
Description
This Specification defines the Council's requirements for the Service (23, 23A, 23B). The Tenderer shall develop, implement, and operate a solution which complies with this Specification.
The Council is seeking to enter into a contractual arrangement with the Contractor to provide transport for Passengers for the Service (23, 23A, 23B) as provided within this ITT. The majority of route is within the administrative boundary of Southend-on-Sea City Council with a short section within the administrative boundary of Essex County Council and within London Southend Airport.
Contract 1. North / South Bus Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,769,225.64 excluding VAT
- £2,123,070.77 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 June 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
23 June 2025
Standstill period
- End: 2 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 July 2025 to 30 August 2027
- Possible extension to 1 September 2028
- 3 years, 1 month, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
One (1) Option for twelve (12) Months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60100000 - Road transport services
Contract locations
- UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
STEPHENSONS OF ESSEX LIMITED
- Companies House: 01815977
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPDN-2856-TWMX
Monometer House
Leigh On Sea
SS9 2HN
United Kingdom
Email: sales@stephensonsofessex.com
Website: http://www.stephensonsofessex.com
Region: UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. North / South Bus Service
Contracting authority
Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDT-6566-GZNX
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex
Southend On Sea
ss2 6fa
United Kingdom
Region: UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government