Scope
Reference
PL0097
Description
Chelmsford Park and Ride Services for - Sandon Park and Ride Service and Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Service, for an initial contract term of four years. The strategic aim of the Park and Ride (P&R) Services in Essex is to reduce congestion and provide a high quality frequent bus service as an attractive alternative to driving and parking in the city centre.
Lot 1. Sandon Park and Ride Service
Description
The Sandon Park and Ride Service: Park and Ride Service based from the Sandon Park and Ride Site. The Site is accessible from the A12 and has a short 10-minute journey time into the city centre.
(Please see the Procontract Advert for the Schedule 1 - Part 1 - Service Specification of the Terms and Conditions, as well as the Route Timetable and Description).
Lot 2. Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Service
Description
The Sandon Park and Ride Service: Park and Ride Service based from the Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Site. The Site is situated along the A134 and is accessible from Braintree and The Beaulieu Development, North Chelmsford, and is a 15-minute journey time into the city centre
(Please see the Procontract Advert for the Schedule 1 - Part 1 - Service Specification of the Terms and Conditions, as well as the Route Timetable and Description).
Contract 1. Chelmsford Park & Ride Service
Lots
Lot 1. Sandon Park and Ride Service
Lot 2. Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £15,960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 6 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 March 2026 to 5 March 2030
- Possible extension to 5 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend up to 3 years in increments at the Authority's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contracts provides grounds to upgrade the service by adding a Double Decker Bus to the fleet operating the service, with a proportionate increase in daily rate.
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Sandon Park and Ride Service
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lot 2. Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Service
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
FIRST ESSEX BUSES LIMITED
- Companies House: 01961457
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZZ-8924-QJRJ
Bus Depot
Chelmsford
CM1 3AR
United Kingdom
Email: julian.elliott@firstbus.co.uk
Website: http://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
The Connected Persons described for this Contract is First Bus Holdings Limited. Their Companies House number is 03261587, and their address is 8th Floor, The Point, 37 North Wharf, London W2 1AF, UK.
Contract 1. Chelmsford Park & Ride Service
STEPHENSONS OF ESSEX LIMITED
- Companies House: 01815977
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPDN-2856-TWMX
Monometer House
Leigh On Sea
SS9 2HN
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.stephensonsofessex.com
Region: UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Amelia Hickin
Email: Amelia.Hickin@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government