Award

Bus Service 35

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 14:11

Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority successfully awarded a contract to Cleveland Transit Ltd. for the provision of Bus Service 35, intended to serve areas across Stockton-on-Tees. The buying organisation, a sub-central government body based at Teesside International Airport, initiated an open tender process below the threshold with open competition as the procurement method. The service falls under the public road transport services industry category, with the contract's formal signing occurring on 15th September 2025 despite intended commencement on 24th August 2025. The procurement process has now completed, with the contract active and running until 28th March 2026.

This tender, part of Tees Valley Combined Authority's ongoing efforts to enhance local transportation infrastructure, presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the public transport and service provision sectors. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality bus services are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. As the procurement method favoured quality, price, and social value, suppliers capable of demonstrating holistic value can reinforce their market presence. Organisations seeking to engage with regional government contracts will benefit from the transparent and accessible procurement platform outlined in the tender details.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054827
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059781-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
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

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