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Bus Service 32 (March to Whittlesey)

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 14:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Jul 2025 at 12:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 10:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for Bus Service 32, providing local bus services from March to Whittlesey. The contract was awarded to Ron W Dew and Son Ltd, a supplier based in Huntingdon, United Kingdom, as of 6th August 2025, following an open procedure under the UK Public Procurement framework. This contract covers the transportation industry and is valued at £614,880 with a maximum extent date until 31st August 2028. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025, and will run for an initial 12 months, with potential extensions of additional two 12-month periods.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the local transportation services sector. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in public transport logistics, vehicle provision, and related services would find this contract beneficial for growth, especially those capable of covering the route specifics, timetabling, and equipment requirements outlined in the Route Schedule. Engaging in such public service contracts can enhance a company's portfolio, increase revenue streams, and solidify relationships within public sector frameworks. The use of an open procurement method underscores the Combined Authority's commitment to transparency and competitiveness, which is advantageous for capable businesses looking to enter or expand in the UK transportation market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Service 32 (March to Whittlesey)

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to award a bus service contract to a supplier for the following requirements: * The supply of local bus services (March to Whittlesey) * Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to support local bus services. * From 1st September 2025 for 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. The Authority is seeking to award a contract relating to the provision of Local Bus Services. The contract starts on Monday 1st September 2025. The contractor must be able to provide the full service required from this start date. The Authority reserves the right not to conclude a contract for the service for which the Tender is invited. The Route Schedule details the requirements for these contracts, such as the route, timetable, type of vehicle, and type of ticketing equipment to be used.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 12 months with two extensions available for 12 months + 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054fa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000700-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£610,848 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£614,880 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ron W Dew and Son Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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