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2024 Local Bus Services - Contract V4

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

03 Dec 2024 at 12:14

Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) issued a tender for the provision of local bus services, titled "2024 Local Bus Services – Contract V4". This procurement, classified under the transport services industry category, aims to support local bus services within Huntingdonshire and South Cambridgeshire. The awarded contract, valued at £85,680, spans 12 months and utilised an accelerated open procedure, justified by the urgent need to replace the deregistered bus route. Key dates include the contract signing on 29th November 2024 and bidding that concluded on 11th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in local public transportation. The requirement for two timetable options and the emphasis on quality and affordability (50% weightage each) make it ideal for companies that deliver high-standard, cost-effective bus services. SMEs, as exemplified by the successful bidder Vectare Limited, are well-suited to compete, potentially enhancing their market presence and contributing to regional public transport improvements.

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Notice Title

2024 Local Bus Services - Contract V4

Notice Description

he Authority is seeking to award a bus service contract to a supplier for the following requirements: * The supply of local bus services - Contract V4. * Contract funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) to support local bus services. * 12 months. * Huntingdonshire and South Cambridgeshire. * Two timetable options - please supply a cost for both. The Authority has decided to use the accelerated open procedure for this project in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 27 (5) of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has awarded a bus service contract for the following requirements: * The supply of local bus services - Contract V4. * Contract funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) to support local bus services. * 12 months. * Huntingdonshire and South Cambridgeshire. * Two timetable options - please supply a cost for both. The Authority has decided to use the accelerated open procedure for this project in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 27 (5) of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b152
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038888-2024
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 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
TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VECTARE

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