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Bus Tenders and Contracts

See open bus tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector.

This covers local bus route operating contracts, the supply of new buses and coaches, and hire agreements for bus and coach services. Local authorities, combined transport authorities and the bus operating companies contracted to run routes on their behalf are the main buyers.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about bus service, bus fleet, bus and coach in the UK public sector.

  • What does a bus tender cover?

    A bus tender can cover a local authority contracting out a bus route, a transport authority buying new buses or coaches for its fleet, or a hire agreement for bus and coach services. Both the vehicles and the service that runs them fall under this category.

  • Who buys bus tenders in the public sector?

    Local authorities and combined transport authorities, together with the bus operating companies contracted to run routes on their behalf, are the main buyers. National and regional rail bodies also tender bus and coach operators to run replacement services when a rail line is closed for engineering work.

  • Is a bus tender the same as a school transport or patient transport tender?

    No. Home to school transport and non-emergency patient transport are procured as their own categories, with their own buyer and specification, even though a bus or a minibus may be the vehicle used. This page covers general bus route operation and bus and coach vehicle supply and hire, not those service specific categories.

  • Does this include buying or leasing buses as vehicles?

    Yes. Notices for the supply, lease or hire of buses and coaches for a public transport fleet appear in this category alongside contracts for running bus routes and services.

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