Planning

Bus Operator Franchising Workshop

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 Oct 2025 at 08:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process, focusing on a Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways Review. This initiative is classified under the industry category of transport services and transport equipment. An in-person Bus Operator Franchising Workshop is scheduled for 6th November 2025, at the Civic Suite, Pathfinder House, St. Mary's Street, Huntingdon. This workshop, a key milestone in the procurement process, aims to gather insights from participants to inform the implementation pathway of the franchising scheme, chaired by Leon Daniels OBE and supported by Steer consultancy. The project commences in October 2026 and runs until at least October 2030, with potential extensions up to October 2031.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the transport sector, especially bus operators and community transport providers, to influence the future shape of local transport franchising in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive of these organisation types. Engaging in this process could provide strategic insights and networking opportunities, potentially leading to growth and development for businesses in regional transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Operator Franchising Workshop

Notice Description

This workshop forms a critical part of the Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways Review work being chaired by Leon Daniels OBE with consultancy support from Steer. The session, chaired by Leon Daniels OBE, is intended to provide an opportunity for bus operators and community transport providers to input their knowledge and views to the review work, providing information on experience in the local area and its challenges, information on operating in different contracting environments and best practice elsewhere. This will help inform the independent review work undertaken to recommend how the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority franchising scheme proceeds.

Planning Information

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority are hosting a Bus Operator Franchising Workshop. This is an in-person event, being held on the 6th of November 2025, from 14:00 until 17:00 Location - CIVIC SUITE, PATHFINDER HOUSE, ST. MARY’S STREET, HUNTINGDON, PE29 3TN This workshop forms a critical part of the Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways Review work being chaired by Leon Daniels OBE with consultancy support from Steer. The session, chaired by Leon Daniels OBE, is intended to provide an opportunity for bus operators and community transport providers to input their knowledge and views to the review work, providing information on experience in the local area and its challenges, information on operating in different contracting environments and best practice elsewhere. This will help inform the independent review work undertaken to recommend how the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority franchising scheme proceeds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065434-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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