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2024 Mayoral Precept - DRT services

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Mar 2025 at 15:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has concluded the award stage for the "2024 Mayoral Precept - DRT services" procurement, which falls under the transport industry category. This tender involves providing Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services in England, United Kingdom, with an initial contract start date of 30th November 2024 and completion by 28th November 2025, with potential extensions up to 12 months. The award notice was published on 10th March 2025. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, emphasizing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly in local bus service provision.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers capable of delivering versatile transport solutions. Companies experienced in operating motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons would be highly competitive. With a contract value of £1,668,192 awarded to WEDRT, there is significant potential for expansion in local transport services. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, and SMEs, along with VCSEs, are particularly encouraged to engage, fostering regional economic development and enhanced service delivery in public transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2024 Mayoral Precept - DRT services

Notice Description

The Authority has awarded bus services contracts to a single supplier for multiple routes for the following requirements: * The supply of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services as part of the Precept routes (contracts Tiger 6, Tiger 8, Tiger 10, and Tiger 11 (formerly Ting)) * Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) to support local bus services. * Until 28th of November 2025 + 12 months + 12 months. The Authority has awarded four (4) separate contracts to a single supplier relating to the provision of Local Bus Services. The contract started on Friday the 29th of November. The Authority reserved the right not to conclude a contract for the service for which the Tender is invited.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a358be87-951f-4a0f-8523-f0f3b3fc9064
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42d66d0-e55d-4d5e-b912-260d04402f12
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,668,192 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2024 - 11 Jan 2026 1-2 years
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

WEDRT

Further Information

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