Buyer Name: Essex County Council
Buyer Address: County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, UKH36, CM1 1QH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Amelia Hickin
Contact Email: Amelia.Hickin@essex.gov.uk
Chelmsford Park and Ride
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
15960000.0 GBP
15960000.0 GBP
Published
22 Dec 2025, 15:34
22 Dec 2025, 15:34
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
06 Mar 2026, 00:00
06 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
05 Mar 2030, 23:59
05 Mar 2030, 23:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
60112000 - Public road transport services
60112000 - Public road transport services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
FIRST ESSEX BUSES LIMITED
FIRST ESSEX BUSES LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
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.
Linked Documents
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Lot 2 Status: complete
Awards
Award Title: Chelmsford Park & Ride Service
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