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title: "Review of Implementation Pathways for Bus Franchising Scheme"
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# Review of Implementation Pathways for Bus Franchising Scheme

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87fcc0fc-69df-4560-a81d-495487631863

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process titled "Review of Implementation Pathways for Bus Franchising Scheme", which falls under the industry category of Transport systems consultancy services. This process took place in England and is currently at the Award stage, having been awarded on 29th September 2025. The contract period began on 6th October 2025, with an initial duration of four months, potentially extendable to a maximum of two years. The procurement was conducted as a Further Competition under the CCS Transport Technology and Associated Services Framework Agreement, with an allocated budget of £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport consultancy, particularly those capable of offering independent and expert-led assessments. The focus on bus network planning and intermodal integration highlights the increasing demand for specialised consultancy in public transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, providing agile and innovative solutions. The contract with Steer Davies Gleave demonstrates the potential for growth and collaboration within the UK's transport consultancy sector.

## Notice

Further Competition Invitation relates to the Further Competition to award a Lump Sum Contract to a Supplier with option to extend the contract based on costs within a pricing table. Provide consultancy services for an independently-chaired review commissioned to ascertain the best implementation pathways to bus franchising for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority following the election of Mayor Paul Bristow. This review will provide an independent expert-led assessment of feasible delivery options for implementing franchising, grounded in an understanding of the updated policy environment, revenue landscape, bus network planning principles and intermodal integration opportunities. The review will commence in September 2025 and is aimed to be largely completed within three months of supplier contracts being signed, with the fourth month used for clarifications and support to the independent Chair and CPCA officers. This Further Competition Invitation contains the information and instructions the Potential Provider needs to submit a Tender. The initial Contract will be for a period of 4 months and will include an option for the Contract to be extend by up to a further 1 year and 8 months making a total, maximum duration of 2 years. This Further Competition is being conducted under the CCS Transport Technology and Associated Services Framework Agreement (reference RM6099) - Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e8f01d6-5122-41b5-bd7f-060986e909b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 5 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | STEER DAVIES GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e8f01d6-5122-41b5-bd7f-060986e909b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e8f01d6-5122-41b5-bd7f-060986e909b6
  14th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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