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title: "Local Bus Service 9"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-637756f9-0818-429a-9e16-900a693f576a"
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# Local Bus Service 9

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-637756f9-0818-429a-9e16-900a693f576a

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has successfully awarded a contract for Local Bus Service 9, providing road transport services in the UK, specifically in England. This procurement process follows an open procurement procedure and marks the stage of award. The contract, valued at approximately £312,296.67, commenced on 15th April 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025, with an option to extend for an additional year. The main procurement category is services within the motor vehicles and road transport sector. This initiative is essential for maintaining local bus services after a commercial provider's withdrawal, supported by funds from the CPCA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, notably small and medium enterprises, involved in motor vehicles and road transport services. Companies that can offer reliable and efficient bus services will find this contract beneficial, as it includes a potential extension, offering a stable revenue stream and the prospect of long-term collaboration with the public sector. The award to A2B Travel Group Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Hertfordshire, illustrates the accessible nature of this tender for businesses poised to contribute to local transportation solutions.

## Notice

The Authority has awarded a bus service contract to one supplier for the following requirements: * The supply of local bus services (contract 9). * Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) to support local bus services. * To increase journeys following commercial withdrawal. * Until 30th March 2025. * 1 year option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689d1113-1310-4f9c-97cc-bc6ad9b717c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £312,296 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE29 3TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Huntingdon North |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A2B TRAVEL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689d1113-1310-4f9c-97cc-bc6ad9b717c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689d1113-1310-4f9c-97cc-bc6ad9b717c4
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=08a3b3e9-0ad7-ee11-8127-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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