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Local Bus Service 9

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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24 Jun 2025 at 14:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has successfully awarded a contract for Local Bus Service 9, providing road transport services in the UK, specifically in England. This procurement process follows an open procurement procedure and marks the stage of award. The contract, valued at approximately £312,296.67, commenced on 15th April 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025, with an option to extend for an additional year. The main procurement category is services within the motor vehicles and road transport sector. This initiative is essential for maintaining local bus services after a commercial provider's withdrawal, supported by funds from the CPCA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, notably small and medium enterprises, involved in motor vehicles and road transport services. Companies that can offer reliable and efficient bus services will find this contract beneficial, as it includes a potential extension, offering a stable revenue stream and the prospect of long-term collaboration with the public sector. The award to A2B Travel Group Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Hertfordshire, illustrates the accessible nature of this tender for businesses poised to contribute to local transportation solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus Service 9

Notice Description

The Authority has awarded a bus service contract to one supplier for the following requirements: * The supply of local bus services (contract 9). * Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) to support local bus services. * To increase journeys following commercial withdrawal. * Until 30th March 2025. * 1 year option to extend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-637756f9-0818-429a-9e16-900a693f576a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689d1113-1310-4f9c-97cc-bc6ad9b717c4
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£312,296 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
1
Supplier Name

A2B TRAVEL GROUP

Further Information

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