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Bus Service 35

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

08 Apr 2026 at 08:58

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

25 Sep 2025 at 15:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 08:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Bus Service 35" in Stockton-on-Tees was managed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Darlington. The contract was initiated as an open competition, classified under the public road transport services industry category. Key activities in the procurement timeline included an initial tender notice on 13th June 2025, with tender submissions due by 30th June 2025. Following an award phase, a contract with Cleveland Transit Ltd was signed on 15th September 2025, to run from 24th August 2025 to 28th March 2026. However, the contract was later terminated on 28th March 2026, with the rationale documented as "contract completed" on 8th April 2026.

This tender process presented opportunities for businesses within the public transport sector, particularly those specialising in bus services. The open competition method, under the threshold, was suitable for a wide array of businesses, from small enterprises looking to expand their service offerings to large companies like Cleveland Transit Ltd., which was eventually awarded the contract. Companies that provide comprehensive road transport solutions and have prior experience in serving regional transport needs likely found this tender favourable for diversifying and expanding their operations in the Stockton-on-Tees region. The Tees Valley Combined Authority's structured approach and explicit requirements would also have provided an ideal growth platform for businesses seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in the UK’s public transport market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Service 35

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract to Cleveland Transit Ltd for bus service (service 35) to provide coverage to areas across 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-054827
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031705-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,426 £100K-£500K

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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