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Local Bus Services June 2025

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Oct 2025 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process titled "Local Bus Services June 2025," within the transport services industry category. This open procedure sought multiple suppliers to deliver local bus services across Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, Fenland, and South Cambridgeshire. With a contract value of £3,744,611 and an active award status, the service provision spans from 30th June 2025 until 28th June 2026, with possible extensions. The procurement method was open, and the tender process concluded with the awarding ceremony on 24th April 2025.

This opportunity offers substantial growth prospects for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those capable of integrating services with the existing commercial bus network. SMEs have been successfully awarded contracts, reflecting a favourable environment for small and medium enterprises to compete. Companies like A2B Travel Group Ltd, C G Myall & Son, and FACT Community Transport, alongside the larger Stagecoach East Midlands, exemplify the range of suppliers engaged. The project's inclusive nature and extended location scope make it ideal for transport businesses aiming to expand their market presence in the specified regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus Services June 2025

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to award bus services contracts to multiple suppliers for the following requirements: * The supply of local bus services (contracts 8A, 9A, 17, 33A, 50, 56, 66A, 101, 110, 112 & 199). * Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) to support local bus services. * Until 28th June 2026 + 12 months + 12 months. * Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, Fenland, and South Cambridgeshire. The Authority is planning to award eleven (11) separate contracts relating to the provision of Local Bus Services. The contracts start on Monday 30th of June 2025. The contractor must be able to provide the full service required from this start date. The Authority reserves the right not to conclude a contract for the service for which the Tender is invited. The Route Schedule details the requirements for these contracts, such as the route, timetable, type of vehicle, and type of ticketing equipment to be used. Any extra requirements relating to the contracts that are not covered in the ITT document or in the Conditions of Contract will be displayed in the Route Schedule under 'Special Conditions'. Potential providers are encouraged to consider how the contracts they are tendering for can be integrated with the commercial bus network, where applicable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e680ed6-27b1-4090-8633-488d7ed04cbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b623e810-1d9c-4992-b5e0-32bd130157d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,744,611 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,744,611 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

A2B TRAVEL GROUP

C G MYALL & SON

FACT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

STAGECOACH EAST MIDLANDS

Further Information

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