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TVCA-PROC-0719 Teesport Bus Service 101

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority has recently concluded with the award for the provision of the Teesport Bus Service 101. This contract falls under the services category, aligning with public road transport services. The buying organisation, located in Darlington, UK, has executed this contract as part of the Transport Act, enabling local authorities to allocate expenditure under de minimis contracts. The procurement method utilised was direct, where the contract, titled TVCA-PROC-0719, was awarded without open competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contract period is set to commence on 29 March 2026 and potentially extend until 26 September 2026, with an option for further renewal arrangements.

This contract award represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in large-scale transport services. Cleveland Transit Ltd, a large enterprise, secured this opportunity, highlighting the potential for businesses with substantial operational capacity within the transport sector. This procurement provides a pathway for businesses capable of delivering robust service agreements under constrained regulatory frameworks, fostering growth within the regional transport market of the United Kingdom. It is particularly suitable for businesses ready to engage with public authorities in subsidy contracts, focusing on efficient and reliable transport service delivery.

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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, have awarded 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026647-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£10,963 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20255 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
Active

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
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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