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Bus Service X31

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 14:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

31 Oct 2025 at 10:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 14:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority recently completed a competitive procurement process for a local bus service contract, titled "Bus Service X31". This contract sought services from Ramsey to Peterborough, funded by the Authority to support regional transport. Following an open procurement procedure, the process concluded with an award to Ron W Dew & Son Ltd, a SME based in Huntingdon. The initial contract period starts on 1st January 2026 for 24 months, with an optional 12-month extension, aligning under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The final contract value, including extensions, amounts to £813,736.8.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for providers in the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in local or regional bus operations. With the open procedure employed, businesses well-prepared to deliver quality transport services, including adhering to specific vehicle and ticketing equipment requirements, could find this an appealing opportunity. SMEs in particular can capitalise on this growth chance, given the successful participation of Ron W Dew & Son Ltd, highlighting the potential for similar companies to engage in public sector contracts within the UKH12 region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Service X31

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 (Ramsey to Peterborough) 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000730-2026
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
£678,114 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£678,114 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
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 & Son Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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