How to win: The Provision of Bus Shelter Maintenance Service in Rutland

About this contract

Rutland County Council invites quotations for the provision of a comprehensive bus shelter maintenance service. The appointed contractor will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance of approximately 188 bus shelters throughout Rutland, including inspections, repairs, graffiti removal, replacement of damaged shelter components, maintenance of lighting and RTPI equipment, condition reporting and asset management support. The objective is to ensure all bus shelter assets remain safe, clean, functional and fit for public use. The proposed contract term is three years with an optional one-year extension.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Rutland County Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £80,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 12 August 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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