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title: "TVCA-PROC-0247 Riverside Park Bus Service"
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# TVCA-PROC-0247 Riverside Park Bus Service

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70c4f39c-c37f-493e-9ea0-bf8aeee3ad8f

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), in collaboration with Middlesbrough Council, has awarded a contract for the Riverside Park Bus Service extension. The procurement aimed to find an operator for a one-year pilot with a possible extension for another year. The contract value is £199,172 GBP, with a start date of February 1, 2024, and an end date of January 31, 2025. The TVCA is seeking to support a bus service expansion in Middlesbrough, providing financial backing for the service. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on October 20, 2023.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, excluding waste transport, to participate in providing essential bus services within the Tees Valley area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The TVCA is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement process, offering potential growth prospects for businesses looking to engage in the public transport sector. The contract involves a particular focus on service delivery to Riverside Park, Middlesbrough, highlighting the regional and local impact of the tender.

## Notice

Working in co-ordination with Middlesbrough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) would like to support a bus service extension providing coverage to Riverside Park, Middlesbrough. TVCA is seeking to procure an operator to run the extension 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/6ce13755-2672-43b0-9bf8-0b0a02137bd0 |
| 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 | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,172 |
| 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 | STOCKTON ON TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| 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 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce13755-2672-43b0-9bf8-0b0a02137bd0
- 18 Sep 2023 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2991ff3b-9319-46eb-8a5b-b0732b503fea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce13755-2672-43b0-9bf8-0b0a02137bd0
  18th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2991ff3b-9319-46eb-8a5b-b0732b503fea
  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/

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