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Bus Service 3 & 3A

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

08 Apr 2026 at 09:19

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

24 Sep 2025 at 09:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Sep 2025 at 14:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 14:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, acting as the procuring entity, initiated a public procurement process titled "Bus Service 3 & 3A," categorised under public road transport services. The tender aimed to provide bus services to the Hartlepool area in the United Kingdom, with particular focus on the UKC1 region. This tender process was managed through an open procurement method, aimed at encouraging broad participation. The tender was announced on 13th June 2025, with submission deadlines and an enquiry period ending on 30th June 2025 and 23rd June 2025, respectively. The actual contract commenced on 24th August 2025, despite a delay in signing, and continued until 28th March 2026. However, the contract was eventually terminated as of 28th March 2026, upon completion.

This tender offered robust opportunities for businesses, particularly those adept in public road transport services, to establish a foothold and expand their operations within the Tees Valley region. Companies that specialise in bus transportation and have the capacity to meet both quality and social value criteria are well-suited for such contracts. The open competition method underscored transparency and inclusivity, allowing diverse business entities to participate. For large-scale providers like Cleveland Transit Ltd., who was awarded the contract initially, such opportunities affirm their market presence and operational capability in delivering vital public transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Service 3 & 3A

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 3 & 3A to provide coverage to areas across Hartlepool. 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-05488f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031720-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£91,615 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£91,615 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 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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