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TVCA-PROC-0767 - Bus Timetable Printing

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

08 Apr 2026 at 08:51

Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the printing of bus timetables to Potts Print (UK) Limited. The procurement title was "TVCA-PROC-0767 - Bus Timetable Printing," under the industry category of services related to bus station operations. The authority is based in Darlington, and the awarded contract period begins on 20th April 2026 to 19th April 2027, with options for extension up to 2029 if needed. The procurement process was conducted through an open competition below the threshold, which allowed for a broad range of bids. Tees Valley Combined Authority sought to ensure continued availability of local bus service information and adhered to statutory obligations, given the tender's nature.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the printing industry. The open procurement method allowed a competitive environment where Potts Print (UK) Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, successfully secured the contract. Businesses involved in print services, particularly those with capabilities in high-volume public service printing, stand to benefit significantly. Moreover, the possibility of contract renewal and extension presents an avenue for sustained business engagement and expanded service provision should the demand for printed materials increase. This project reinforces the importance of reliability and quality, attributes that can enhance a business’s reputation and client base within public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0767 - Bus Timetable Printing

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are seeking to award a contract for the printing of local bus service information, primarily at stop timetables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are two options to extend for 1 year each. A contract extension or variation may also be required where there is a significant and unforeseen change in the volume of timetable printing required. This could occur if external factors - such as widespread service changes introduced by operators, region-wide network revisions instructed by the relevant transport authority, emergency timetable updates, or other circumstances outside of TVCA's control - result in a substantially higher number of printed timetables needing to be produced within short timescales. Such events may materially alter the scope and volume of printing work beyond what could reasonably have been anticipated at the point of contract award. In these circumstances, extending or varying the contract may be necessary to ensure continuity of service, maintain statutory and public information obligations, and enable the additional print volumes to be delivered without disruption.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065be8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031750-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712100 - Bus station services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£74,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

POTTS PRINT (UK

Further Information

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