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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 17:27

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 15:06

Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 18:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority focuses on awarding a contract entitled "Bus Service 68," which pertains to the provision of local bus services within Wisbech. This procurement, under the industry category of public road transport services, follows an open procedure and has reached the award stage. It encompasses a contract period starting from 1st June 2026 and potentially extending up to 36 months. The contract was awarded to FACT Community Transport, a large-scale supplier, and aims to integrate these services with the commercial bus network. Located in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom, this procurement is vital for supporting local bus services, with the total contract value standing at GBP 267,669.30.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive local bus networks. Companies with experience in managing large-scale service contracts in the public sector could benefit significantly from such opportunities. Furthermore, potential partnerships with existing commercial networks provide room for integrated service offerings. Businesses adept at maintaining high-quality service delivery standards and those with a robust operational framework to handle the scalability of operations are best suited to compete successfully in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Bus Service 68

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to award a bus contract to a supplier for the following requirements: The supply of local bus services (within Wisbech). Contract funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to support local bus services. From 1st June 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 Monday 1st June 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. Any extra requirements relating to the contracts that are not covered in the ITT document or in the Conditions of Contract will be displayed in the Route Schedule under 'Special Conditions'. Potential providers are encouraged to consider how the contracts they are tendering for can be integrated with the commercial bus network, where applicable. The initial Contract will be for a period of 24 months and will include an option for the Contract to be extended by a further 12 months for a maximum duration of 36 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060625
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058718-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£267,669 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£267,669 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

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