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Tender: Enhancements to Local Bus Services in Bedford Borough (Hillgrounds, Putnoe Lane, Woodlands Park, Abbeyfields)

Released 14 days ago

Closes18 Nov 2026

Likely valueEstimate£600K to £3.4MInflation adjusted

LocationEast of England

AgencyBedford Borough Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryTransport & Logistics

11 days leftCloses Wed, 18 Nov 2026

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Bedford Borough Council is seeking operators to provide contracted enhancements to local bus services to improve the town centre network, focusing on Hillgrounds Road and Saxon Centre, Putnoe Lane, Woodlands Park and Abbeyfields. Proposals must ensure each resident in those locations can access public transport within 400 metres of their home address and deliver enhanced access to key hubs and services, including Bedford Hospital (North and South Wings), Bedford Bus Station and Bedford and Kempston town centres, with an overall aim of improving connectivity to socially necessary locations. Transport provision to these locations on the day of operation and at the required times is a minimum requirement; operators may incorporate these areas into their existing networks and may enhance services on a commercial basis. Further details are contained within the specification.

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