--- title: "TVCA-PROC-0249 Wynyard Bus Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-502666e6-ec6d-43e5-9b08-ec4f389482b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-502666e6-ec6d-43e5-9b08-ec4f389482b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-502666e6-ec6d-43e5-9b08-ec4f389482b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-502666e6-ec6d-43e5-9b08-ec4f389482b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT" published: "2023-12-18" --- # TVCA-PROC-0249 Wynyard Bus Service Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-502666e6-ec6d-43e5-9b08-ec4f389482b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-502666e6-ec6d-43e5-9b08-ec4f389482b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-502666e6-ec6d-43e5-9b08-ec4f389482b2.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) in association with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a bus service covering Wynyard Park, Stockton. The procurement is for a one-year pilot with an optional one-year extension. TVCA will financially support the service with a 3-month cancellation clause. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract value of £700,000 GBP. The tender submission deadline is October 20, 2023. The contract is expected to start on February 1, 2024, and end on January 31, 2025. The main procurement category is services in the transport sector. This tender opportunity by TVCA offers business growth prospects for companies specialised in transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete. The transparent and open procurement process creates a level playing field for interested suppliers. The contract duration provides stability for the selected operator, encouraging long-term planning and investment. Businesses seeking to expand their operations in the transport sector should consider participating in this tender to leverage growth opportunities. ## Notice Working in co-ordination with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) would like to support a bus service providing coverage to Wynyard Park, Stockton. TVCA is seeking to procure an operator to run the service for a one-year pilot, there will also be an optional extension period of a further year, subject to agreement. During this period, TVCA will provide financial support for the service. There will be a 3-month cancellation clause for the contract, should this be required. Please note this opportunity is advertised via the Proactis portal. To respond to this Invitation to Tender you must be registered to use the Proactis portal (the portal) at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. Registration to the portal is free. Should you require assistance in relation to the e-tender portal, please contact Proactis Supplier Support either on-line at https://proactisservicedesk.kayako.com/, via email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com or call 0330 0050 352. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33ecd896-845a-41ec-96e8-05c9c22cb1dd | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £396,485 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | | Locality | DARLINGTON | | Post town | Darlington | | Postcode | DL2 1NJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington | | Local authority | Darlington | | Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George | | Westminster constituency | Stockton West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STAGECOACH NORTH EAST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 18 Dec 2023 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33ecd896-845a-41ec-96e8-05c9c22cb1dd - 18 Sep 2023 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aabfe27-ceb8-4286-b697-0ef0feb31c32 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33ecd896-845a-41ec-96e8-05c9c22cb1dd 18th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aabfe27-ceb8-4286-b697-0ef0feb31c32 18th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://proactisservicedesk.kayako.com/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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