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TVCA-PROC-0718 Redcar Bus Service 3

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 14:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 Feb 2026 at 12:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Tees Valley Combined Authority, acting as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for the Redcar Bus Service 3. The contract falls under the industry category of public road transport services and is located in the Tees Valley region, specifically in Darlington. The procurement was conducted directly and is below the threshold, without competition. Key dates include the award date on 25th November 2025, with the contract period starting on 29th March 2026 and ending on 18th July 2026, with a potential extension until 26th September 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and the milestone for the future signature date is set for 23rd February 2026.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, especially those specialising in bus operations. The awarded contract, focused on the Redcar Bus Service, allows businesses in the transport sector to expand their operations within the Tees Valley region. Companies like ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LIMITED, which was selected as the supplier due to its large capacity and expertise in public transport, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Such opportunities can contribute to business growth by establishing long-term service contracts and enhancing local transport offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0718 Redcar Bus Service 3

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract for the provision of Redcar Bus Service 3. Award of De Minimis bus transport subsidy contract in line with the Transport Act and Service Subsidy Agreements (Tendering) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2004. Local authorities or Passenger Transport Authorities/Executives with forecast expenditure on bus service subsidies in any one year of PS600,000 or more will be able to spend up to 25% of this on de minimis contracts; within this 25% there is no limit on the expenditure in any one year that may be incurred on an individual de minimis contract or the amount of de minimis contract expenditure in any year with any single operator. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015449197

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014807-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,014 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 18 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325792600

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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