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Review of Implementation Pathways for Bus Franchising Scheme

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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14 Oct 2025 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process titled "Review of Implementation Pathways for Bus Franchising Scheme", which falls under the industry category of Transport systems consultancy services. This process took place in England and is currently at the Award stage, having been awarded on 29th September 2025. The contract period began on 6th October 2025, with an initial duration of four months, potentially extendable to a maximum of two years. The procurement was conducted as a Further Competition under the CCS Transport Technology and Associated Services Framework Agreement, with an allocated budget of £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport consultancy, particularly those capable of offering independent and expert-led assessments. The focus on bus network planning and intermodal integration highlights the increasing demand for specialised consultancy in public transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, providing agile and innovative solutions. The contract with Steer Davies Gleave demonstrates the potential for growth and collaboration within the UK's transport consultancy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of Implementation Pathways for Bus Franchising Scheme

Notice Description

Further Competition Invitation relates to the Further Competition to award a Lump Sum Contract to a Supplier with option to extend the contract based on costs within a pricing table. Provide consultancy services for an independently-chaired review commissioned to ascertain the best implementation pathways to bus franchising for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority following the election of Mayor Paul Bristow. This review will provide an independent expert-led assessment of feasible delivery options for implementing franchising, grounded in an understanding of the updated policy environment, revenue landscape, bus network planning principles and intermodal integration opportunities. The review will commence in September 2025 and is aimed to be largely completed within three months of supplier contracts being signed, with the fourth month used for clarifications and support to the independent Chair and CPCA officers. This Further Competition Invitation contains the information and instructions the Potential Provider needs to submit a Tender. The initial Contract will be for a period of 4 months and will include an option for the Contract to be extend by up to a further 1 year and 8 months making a total, maximum duration of 2 years. This Further Competition is being conducted under the CCS Transport Technology and Associated Services Framework Agreement (reference RM6099) - Lot 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87fcc0fc-69df-4560-a81d-495487631863
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e8f01d6-5122-41b5-bd7f-060986e909b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Feb 2026 1-6 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

STEER DAVIES GLEAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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