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title: "Tees Flex Bus Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Tees Flex Bus Service

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cda0df3-1846-4ed1-bbcf-d5ac4b5a6703

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the Tees Flex Bus Service to Stagecoach North East. This procurement, classified under transport services (excluding waste transport), is specific to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has moved through the planning and tender stages and culminated in an award on 23rd August 2024. The contract, valued at £721,859.32, will be active from 24th August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method was a direct award above the threshold, aimed particularly at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those situated in or near the North East. The nature of the contract—offering substantial value and a well-defined operational period—makes it an appealing prospect for organisations looking to establish or expand their services in this region. While the contract has been awarded to a large enterprise, SMEs should continue to monitor similar opportunities, as such contracts can pave the way for significant growth and visibility within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority is looking to appoint a supplier to provide the Tees Flex Bus service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/959121d2-9bfd-4f36-9341-068fa318f146 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award (Above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £721,859 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £721,859 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## 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

- 28 Oct 2024 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/959121d2-9bfd-4f36-9341-068fa318f146

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/959121d2-9bfd-4f36-9341-068fa318f146
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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