Award

Bus Services - Routes 10, 10A and X10

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Oct 2025 at 10:32

Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is seeking a supplier for a local bus services contract, encompassing routes 10, 10A, and X10, which serve areas including Littleport, Ely, and Cambridge. This award process is currently at the contract stage, with A2B Travel Group Ltd announced as the supplier for this provision. The open procedure procurement method ensures transparency and competition, with the contract commencing on 1st January 2026 for a duration of 24 months, extendable by another 12 months. Located in the UK region of Cambridgeshire, the contract has a gross value of approximately £2,031,206.40 with a standstill period ending on 11th November 2025, allowing for potential challenges before the contract's final signing.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry to expand their operations and presence in the UK's public transport sector. SMEs such as A2B Travel Group Ltd, which has secured the tender, exemplify the potential for similar sized enterprises to successfully compete in such open procedures, especially those with the capability to deliver comprehensive local bus services. Entering this competitive market may involve offering competitive bids on both quality and price, given the equal weight placed on these criteria in the awarding process. Therefore, companies with robust operational capabilities and an understanding of the local transport network are well-suited to seize similar future opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Services - Routes 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. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-057089

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: From 1st January 2026 for 24 months + 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ba8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069980-2025
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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,692,672 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks 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
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

A2B TRAVEL GROUP

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