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TVCA-PROC-0731 - Supported Bus Services

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 10:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Feb 2026 at 12:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 12:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Supported Bus Services by the Tees Valley Combined Authority has culminated in the award stage as of 17th April 2026. This open procedure targeted the re-procurement of bus services across the Tees Valley region and involved multiple lots, which have been completed successfully. Key services include transport across Darlington, Stockton, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, and Redcar & Cleveland. The procurement falls under the public road transport services category, with contracts signed between 25th February and 13th April 2026. Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority, manages this procurement from their Darlington office.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public road transport services. Large-scale organisations like ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY and Cleveland Transit Ltd have been awarded contracts, suggesting that similar large companies might thrive in this competitive space. Small to medium enterprises may also find opportunities, particularly for specific lots provided with financial thresholds. The open procurement method allows businesses to bid on as many lots as they see fit, creating tailor-made opportunities for growth across supported transport services in the Tees Valley region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0731 - Supported Bus Services

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are seeking to reprocure Supported Bus Services across the Tees Valley region. Within this tender, the services below are separated into lots. Each lot has a separate financial threshold. Contracts have been awarded under each Lot. For transparency, the contracts for all Lots have been signed between 25th February 2026 and 13th April 2026 due to delays with TVCA's signing process. 1: Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18 2: Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a 3: Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A 4: Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29) 5: Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B 6: Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park 7: Middlesbrough Service - 35 8: Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2 9: Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41 10: Hartlepool Service 11: Darlington & Stockton Service

Lot Information

Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18

Lot 1: Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS110,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS165,000.

Renewal: There is the option to extend the contract for an additional 2 months.

Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a

Lot 1: Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a . Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS239,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS322,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A

Lot 3: Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS52,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS75,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for 2 additional months.

Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29)

Lot 4: Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29) Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS75,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS110,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for 2 additional months.

Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B

Lot 5: Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS50,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS72,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park

Lot 6: Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS80,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS118,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Stockton Service - 35

Lot 7: Stockton Service - 35. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS60,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS91,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2

Lot 8: Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS165,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS246,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41

Lot 9: Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS155,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS231,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Hartlepool - New Service linking Elwick and Dalton Piercy with Hartlepool Sixth Form and Hartlepool Town Centre

Lot 10: Hartlepool Service. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS75,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS110,000.

Renewal: There is the option to extend the contract for an additional 2 months.

Darlington & Stockton - New Service linking Stillington, Whitton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Great Stainton to North Tees Hospital, Roseworth Tesco and Stockton High Street

Lot 11: Darlington & Stockton Service. New Service linking Stillington, Whitton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Great Stainton to North Tees Hospital, Roseworth Tesco and Stockton High Street. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS75,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS110,000.

Renewal: There is the option to extend the contract for an additional 2 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035059-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,430,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,430,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 18 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY

Cleveland Transit Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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