Tender

2025 Tiger Routes - local bus services

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 08:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the provision of local bus services under the title "2025 Tiger Routes - local bus services". This procurement falls under the Road transport services industry category, with additional classification for Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons. The services will be delivered in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently at the Tender phase. The tender was published on 23 January 2025, with a tender submission deadline set for 24 February 2025. The contract period begins on 27 May 2025 and is initially for 12 months, with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in road transport services, particularly those specialising in local bus services. The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority plans to award seven separate contracts, providing ample opportunities for multiple suppliers. This procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it accessible for a range of businesses. Companies capable of integrating these services with the existing commercial bus network will have a competitive advantage. The open procedure ensures a transparent procurement process, encouraging diverse bidders to participate and potentially expand their operations through these contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025 Tiger Routes - local bus services

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 Tiger 1, Tiger 2 & 3, Tiger 4, Tiger 5, Tiger 7, Tiger 9 and Tiger 12). * Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) to support local bus services. * From 27th May 2025 for 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. The Authority is planning to award seven (7) separate contracts relating to the provision of Local Bus Services. The contracts start on Tuesday 27th May 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-b5fd17-90f0ae92-0765-49f7-9320-d260ad1aa2e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e944ac1d-f1a6-4c4c-9130-47c6dc3fd975
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 26 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Chantel Allott
Contact Email
chantel.allott@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1480277180

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

Further Information

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