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MS Teams Virtual Briefing for Bus Operators: Outcome of the Independent Review into Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways (Chaired by Leon Daniels)

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "MS Teams Virtual Briefing for Bus Operators: Outcome of the Independent Review into Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways". This process falls under the services category, specifically related to transport equipment and services. The briefing event is scheduled for 8th June 2026, from 13:00 to 15:00, and will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. Businesses can register their interest by 8th June 2026. The event, chaired by Leon Daniels, will discuss the Independent Review into Bus Franchising, potentially informing future franchising pathways within the CPCA region, which includes the UKH12 area.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those involved in providing transport equipment or services. Companies that specialise in motor vehicles, transport services, or electric bus technologies are well-suited to compete and potentially benefit from future contracts resulting from this procurement. With considerations for small and medium enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), the procurement process supports inclusive business growth over the contract period from 2027 to 2028, with possibilities for renewal extending to 2029.

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Notice Title

MS Teams Virtual Briefing for Bus Operators: Outcome of the Independent Review into Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways (Chaired by Leon Daniels)

Notice Description

Event Description: Leon Daniels, Chair of the CPCA Independent Review into Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways, will deliver a briefing outlining the key findings and conclusions of the review. He will be joined by representatives from Steer and CPCA officers. The review will inform the future direction of bus franchising within the CPCA area and highlight potential opportunities for operators. Registration: To register your interest, please provide the names and email addresses of all attendees. A Microsoft Teams invitation will be issued to registered participants in advance of the session. Target Audience: All Bus Operators Date and Time: 8 June, 13:00 - 15:00 Please note this date is subject to change.

Planning Information

Registration: To register your interest, please provide the names and email addresses of all attendees: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca . A Microsoft Teams invitation will be issued to registered participants in advance of the session.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045463-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

34144910 - Electric buses

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2027 - 7 Feb 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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