Tender

Bus Services 10, 10A and X10

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has announced a tender for bus services, specifically routes 10, 10A, and X10, covering areas such as Littleport, Ely, and Cambridge. This procurement, classified under the "Transport services," falls within the services industry category and utilises an open procurement method. The process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest set for 10th October 2025. The contract, expected to commence on 1st January 2026, is valued at a gross amount of £2,880,000 and will last for 24 months, with the option for a 12-month extension. The contract will be awarded on the basis of a 50% quality and 50% price evaluation criteria.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Companies with experience in managing local bus services, especially those familiar with the regions of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, stand to benefit significantly. The open procedure allows for broad participation, making it crucial for interested parties to engage with the tendering process promptly. Organisations experienced in managing public transport routes, fleet management, and electronic ticketing systems will be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Bus Services 10, 10A and X10

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 (Littleport, Ely and through to Cambridge) Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to support local bus services. From 1st January 2026 for 24 months + 12 months. The Authority is seeking to award a contract relating to the provision of Local Bus Services. The contract starts on Thursday 1st January 2026. 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: From 1st January 2026 for 24 months + 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057001-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
CPCA Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1480277180

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
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

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