Tender

Bus Service 19

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 is seeking to award a contract for Bus Service 19, covering local bus services from Burrough Green to Linton to Haverhill. This procurement falls under the services industry category with a focus on transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and it adopts an open procedure. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 10th October 2025 and an award period ending on 27th October 2025. The contract is set to begin on 22nd December 2025 for a duration of 24 months, with the possibility of a 12-month extension, and is valued at £540,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the transport services sector. Companies with experience in local bus service provision, particularly those able to meet strict quality and pricing requirements, may find this contract advantageous for growth. The equal weighting of quality and price in the award criteria suggests that firms offering competitive pricing while maintaining high service quality will be well-positioned to bid successfully. The open procedure further broadens accessibility, providing a promising opportunity for both established transport operators and emerging companies looking to expand their footprint in the UK transport services market.

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Notice Title

Bus Service 19

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 (Burrough Green to Linton to Haverhill) Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to support local bus services. From 22nd December 2025 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 Monday 22nd December 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: From 22nd December 2025 for 24 months + 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057002-2025
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
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
22 Dec 2025 - 21 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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