AwardedAwarded 11 November 2025
North and South Bus Service
Southend-on-Sea City Council · Local authority
In brief
Southend-on-Sea City Council awarded transport and vehicle and fleet work to Stephensons of Essex Limited and Marston (Holdings) Limited on 11 November 2025.
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What the notice says
The majority of route is within the administrative boundary of Southend-on-Sea City Council with a short section within the administrative boundary of Essex County Council and within London Southend Airport.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Stephensons of Essex Limited (SME) 6 bids received | £1,769,226 | 4 August 2025 to 30 August 2027 |
| Marston (Holdings) Limited 6 bids received | £280,000 | Awarded 11 November 2025 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 073356-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 073706-2025
About the buyer
Southend-on-Sea City CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
129Awards
102Suppliers it has used most for transport
- Arriva Kent Thameside Limited1 contract
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From notice 073356-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 12 November 2025, last updated 13 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.