Tender

Student Bus Services - Cambridge Regional College

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

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Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge Regional College is actively seeking bids for its Student Bus Services to enhance transport between its campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. This tender process covers 12 routes, with shuttle services to both campuses, and is classified under "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" within the services industry category. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 2 April 2026. The college, a public authority under sub-central government, aims to ensure efficient student transportation, utilising QR code technology for bus pass validation.

The open procedure invites suitable businesses, particularly those focusing on transportation services, to seize this opportunity for significant growth. The contract favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and includes possible route extensions within the contract period from August 2026 to August 2029, with potential renewal options extending to 2031. Bidders are evaluated on criteria including Methodology, Assurance of Continuity, Social Value, Sustainability, and Price, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses committed to quality and community value. Areas such as Cambridge offer a fertile ground for cultivating long-term relationships and bolstering reputations within the transportation sector.

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Notice Title

Student Bus Services - Cambridge Regional College

Notice Description

Cambridge Regional College is seeking tenders for the provision of student bus transport to its two campuses which are located within Cambridge and Huntingdon. The College is tendering 12 routes in total with twelve travelling to and from our Cambridge Campus and two to and from our Huntingdon Campus. In addition we have two potential routes which may/may not be required. Cambridge Regional College uses Shuttle ID for students to pay towards their bus passes therefore there will be no requirement for successful contractors to collect payment however each student will need to provide a QR code for the bus driver to scan using a tablet provided by the College. Please refer to Document 1 attached to this tender for details of this tender including routes which have been lot numbers.

Lot Information

Bus Services Route CC1

Bus Route starts from Bishops Stortford Train Station

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Route CC2

Bus Route starts from Soham

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Route CC3

Bus Route starts from Great Dunmow, Dunmow Club

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Route CC4

Bus Route starts from Haverhill, Bus Station

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Route CC5

Bus Route starts from Wisbech

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Route CC6

Bus Route starts from Chatteris

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Route CC7

Bus Route starts from Littleport Train Station

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Route CC8

Bus Route starts from Buntingford

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Route CC9

Bus Route starts from Eaton Socon

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Route CC10

Bus Route starts from St Neots

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Route CC11

Bus Route starts from Orwell High Street

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Route CC12

Bus Route starts from Ramsey

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Route HC1

Bus Route starts from March

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Route HC2

Bus Route starts from Papworth

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Bus Services Potential Routes

Bus Route PR15 starts from Brandon and PR16 starts from Biggleswade

Options: During the contract period stops may be added/removed

Renewal: Two x one year extensions by mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020311-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB4 2QT
Post Town
Cambridge
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
TLH1 East Anglia, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Milton & Waterbeach
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

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