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2024 May Local Bus Services - Batch 1

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

06 Dec 2024 at 11:59

Tender

21 May 2024 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) has completed the procurement process for the 2024 May Local Bus Services - Batch 1, classified under CPV "Road transport services" (ID: 60100000). This procurement involved awarding multiple contracts for local bus services across Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, and South Cambridgeshire, with key dates including the start of services on 19th August 2024 and an initial contract duration until 17th August 2025, with options for two more 12-month extensions. These contracts were awarded through an Open Procedure in compliance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process, including both quality and price criteria. The primary contracts were awarded to A2B Travel Group Ltd, Vectare Limited, Ron W Dew & Son Ltd, and Star Cabs Ltd.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in local bus services. SMEs stand to benefit greatly from this procurement process, given the favourable terms and funding provided by the CPCA. Businesses equipped to deliver consistent, reliable road transport services from the set commencement date can expand their operations and establish a strong presence in the regional transport network. The clear criteria and structured procurement process also provide a competitive yet transparent avenue for businesses seeking to secure public contracts in the region.

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Notice Title

2024 May Local Bus Services - Batch 1

Notice Description

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority awarded bus services contracts to multiple suppliers for the following requirements: * The supply of local bus services (contracts 7A, 15A, 16A, 18, 19, 19A, 21, 22 & 204). Contract 1A was not awarded * Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) to support local bus services. * Until 17th of August 2025 + 12 months + 12 months. * Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, and South Cambridgeshire. The Authority awarded nine (9) separate contracts relating to the provision of Local Bus Services, with one (1) contract not being awarded. The contracts started on Monday 19th August 2024. The Authority reserved the right not to conclude a contract for the service for which the Tender is invited.

Lot Information

The 10 separate routes will be treated as individual Lots

The Authority awarded nine (9) separate contracts relating to the provision of Local Bus Services. The contracts started on Monday 19th August 2024. The supply of local bus services (contracts 7A, 15A, 16A, 18, 19, 19A, 21, 22 & 204). Contract 1A was not awarded The Authority reserved the right not to conclude a contract for some or all the services for which Tenders are invited. The Authority used the Open Procedure for this project in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 27, PCRs2015. This was a single-stage process which addresses the mandatory and discretionary exclusions (through the completion of the part 1 & 2 SSQ) and quality assessments as a single stage. The Process was managed on the Due North/Pro-Contract Portal, hosted by Bid-Eastern.

Renewal: Initial contract term of 12 months with a 12 months + 12 months option to extend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04694b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039405-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£575,456 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Miss 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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

A2B TRAVEL GROUP

RON W DEW & SON

STAR CABS

VECTARE

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