Planning

Bus Operator Summit and Franchising Workshop

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

20 Oct 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is initiating a key Bus Operator Summit and Franchising Workshop aimed at reviewing and improving the local bus network. This event, scheduled for the 6th of November 2025, will be held in a venue soon to be confirmed during registration. Attendees will include bus operators and community transport providers, and the workshop will be led by Leon Daniels OBE, with key participation from Mayor Paul Bristow. The process is currently in the planning stage, with this workshop representing a milestone within the broader Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways Review. Interested parties are encouraged to register their attendance by contacting CPCA Procurement.

This procurement initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services and equipment to engage with ongoing improvements and potential future contracts under the CPCA's bus franchising scheme. Companies with expertise in addressing transport challenges and those who can provide insights or experiences from various contracting environments are well-suited for participation. Engaging in this workshop could position these businesses advantageously for future service provisions set to commence from October 2026, subject to renewal options extending to 2031.

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Notice Title

Bus Operator Summit and Franchising Workshop

Notice Description

Bus Operator Summit and Franchising Workshop The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) will be hosting an in-person Bus Operator Summit and Franchising Workshop on Thursday the 6th of November 2025, from 10:30 to 14:30. Please note: the venue is being changed - the new location will be confirmed shortly via the registration process. Mayor Paul Bristow will introduce and attend the first half of the session. This event is a key milestone in the Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways Review, chaired by Leon Daniels OBE with consultancy support from Steer. Chaired by Leon Daniels OBE, the session will provide an opportunity for bus operators and community transport providers to contribute their insights and experience. Attendees will be invited to share: - Perspectives on operating in the CPCA area, including current challenges; - Experiences from other contracting environments; and - Examples of best practice from elsewhere. The workshop will explore both short and long-term improvements for the local bus network, identifying practical actions and lessons learned to inform the ongoing review. Findings from this session will directly support the independent work determining the future direction of the CPCA's bus franchising scheme. To register your interest in attending, please email procurement@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk with the following details: - Organisation name - Names of all attendees - Email addresses of all attendees A formal agenda and confirmed venue details will be shared in due course.

Planning Information

Bus Operator Summit and Franchising Workshop The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) will be hosting an in-person Bus Operator Summit and Franchising Workshop on Thursday the 6th of November 2025, from 10:30 to 14:30. Please note: the venue is being changed - the new location will be confirmed shortly via the registration process. Mayor Paul Bristow will introduce and attend the first half of the session. This event is a key milestone in the Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways Review, chaired by Leon Daniels OBE with consultancy support from Steer. Chaired by Leon Daniels OBE, the session will provide an opportunity for bus operators and community transport providers to contribute their insights and experience. Attendees will be invited to share: - Perspectives on operating in the CPCA area, including current challenges; - Experiences from other contracting environments; and - Examples of best practice from elsewhere. The workshop will explore both short and long-term improvements for the local bus network, identifying practical actions and lessons learned to inform the ongoing review. Findings from this session will directly support the independent work determining the future direction of the CPCA’s bus franchising scheme. To register your interest in attending, please email procurement@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk with the following details: - Organisation name - Names of all attendees - Email addresses of all attendees A formal agenda and confirmed venue details will be shared in due course.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066703-2025
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
Not specified
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
20 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

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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