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Bus Service 13-13b

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

08 Apr 2026 at 08:52

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

25 Sep 2025 at 14:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 08:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government authority located at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, United Kingdom, pertains to the procurement of Bus Service 13-13b. The procurement, identified by tender ID TVCA-PROC-0544 and conducted through an open, below threshold competition, encompasses public road transport services for regions across Middlesbrough and Stockton-on-Tees. Initially tendered on 13th June 2025 with an enquiry period ending on 23rd June 2025, it later reached the award stage on 25th September 2025, with the contract officially signed on 15th September 2025. The contract was set to operate from 24th August 2025 to 28th March 2026, before its eventual termination announced on 8th April 2026.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those capable of providing installation and operational transport services. The awarded contract to Cleveland Transit Ltd. highlights the viability for large-scale transport companies to provide comprehensive coverage and cohesive service delivery. Potential bidders in similar future tenders would benefit from a robust business model focusing on price competitiveness and quality assurance, aligning with tender criteria of 50% price, 30% quality, and 20% social value. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in these areas or possessing innovative transport solutions could gain significant business growth by engaging with similar public procurement processes led by regional authorities like the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Service 13-13b

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract to Cleveland Transit Limited for bus service (service 13/13b) to provide coverage to areas across Middlesbrough and Stockton-on-Tees. The contract start date was 24th August 2025 however there has been a delay with signing due to resource. The contract was signed on 15th September 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054824
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031702-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,133 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEVELAND TRANSIT LTD.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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