Award

TVCA-PROC-0719 Teesport Bus Service 101

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 12:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is overseeing the procurement process for the Teesport Bus Service 101, classified under the public road transport services industry category. This process falls within the "award" and "contract" procurement stage, with recent developments published on 18th February 2026. The award to Cleveland Transit Ltd, a large-scale supplier, relates to a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. Located in Darlington, UK, the award involves significant contract activities covering multiple regions over a contract period from 29th March 2026 to 29th August 2026, with the potential for extension. Key documents and milestone due dates, such as the signature date scheduled for 23rd February 2026, provide important administrative timelines for interested parties.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses operating in the public transport sector, particularly those capable of handling service subsidies as outlined in the Transport Act. Businesses with expertise in managing de minimis contracts can leverage this opportunity, as there's flexibility within spending limits annually without constraints on individual contract expenditure. Cleveland Transit Ltd's involvement highlights the suitability of large-scale operators experienced in regional transport services. The contract involves a significant subsidy with access to multiple delivery regions. Businesses with knowledge in efficient and reliable bus service operations stand to benefit and could consider collaborations or preparations for future extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0719 Teesport Bus Service 101

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, intend to award a contract for the provision of Teesport Bus Service 101. 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=1015451199

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014808-2026
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
£10,963 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 - 29 Aug 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

CLEVELAND TRANSIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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