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Open tender · Notice 104436-2026
Demand Responsive Bus Service - NEL
- Value
- £2.1m
- Closes
- 3 Dec 2026 (25 days)
- Where
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 30 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2029
In plain English
North East Lincolnshire Borough Council wants a new delivery partner to run its Phone n Ride demand responsive bus service, which helps residents who can't use the regular bus network, across North East Lincolnshire. The contract runs from 30 March 2027 to 29 March 2029 and is estimated at £2,100,000 in total; bids close on 3 December 2026 at 13:00.
Good fit for: Local bus, minibus or community transport operators able to run a booked, on-demand passenger service with drivers.
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What the buyer says
North East Lincolnshire Council are seeking to appoint a new delivery partner for a transformational Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service within North East Lincolnshire. The DRT service is also known as Phone n Ride. The aim is to provide an effective DRT service across the North East Lincolnshire area. Whilst the conventional bus network provides extensive coverage throughout the main urban areas of Grimsby and Cleethorpes, there are some journeys which cannot be made, either due to the location of the origin/destination points or at the time at which the individual wishes to travel. The aim of the DRT service is primarily to support accessibility for local residents who for whatever reason do not have appropriate access to conventional bus services.
Getting the documents
uk.eu-supply.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 3 Nov 2026.
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