Award

Bus Service - Route19

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Oct 2025 at 10:33

Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has completed the award process for a bus service contract labelled "Bus Service - Route19". This contract focuses on providing local bus services from Burrough Green to Linton to Haverhill and has been classified under the transport services industry. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract is set to start on 22nd December 2025, with an initial term of 24 months, extendable by an additional 12 months. The total contract value amounts to £491,832 (excluding VAT). Located in Huntingdon, UK, the buying organisation is a public authority operating within the sub-central government category.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses skilled in providing transport services, particularly those based in the UK with sub-central government experience. SMEs such as Stephensons of Essex Limited have shown success in this sphere, being finalised as the supplier for this contract. The contract offers a substantial opportunity due to its financial scope and the potential for renewal. Companies capable of meeting the specific service and timetable requirements, while offering a balanced proposal—strong in both quality and price—stand to benefit greatly from engaging in similar procurement opportunities within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Service - Route19

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. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-057077

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: From 22nd December 2025 for 24 months + 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ba1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069982-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£491,832 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEPHENSONS OF ESSEX

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