--- title: "2025 Tiger Routes - local bus services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90f0ae92-0765-49f7-9320-d260ad1aa2e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90f0ae92-0765-49f7-9320-d260ad1aa2e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90f0ae92-0765-49f7-9320-d260ad1aa2e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90f0ae92-0765-49f7-9320-d260ad1aa2e5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-01-23" --- # 2025 Tiger Routes - local bus services Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90f0ae92-0765-49f7-9320-d260ad1aa2e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90f0ae92-0765-49f7-9320-d260ad1aa2e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90f0ae92-0765-49f7-9320-d260ad1aa2e5.json) ## Summary The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the provision of local bus services under the title "2025 Tiger Routes - local bus services". This procurement falls under the Road transport services industry category, with additional classification for Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons. The services will be delivered in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently at the Tender phase. The tender was published on 23 January 2025, with a tender submission deadline set for 24 February 2025. The contract period begins on 27 May 2025 and is initially for 12 months, with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in road transport services, particularly those specialising in local bus services. The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority plans to award seven separate contracts, providing ample opportunities for multiple suppliers. This procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it accessible for a range of businesses. Companies capable of integrating these services with the existing commercial bus network will have a competitive advantage. The open procedure ensures a transparent procurement process, encouraging diverse bidders to participate and potentially expand their operations through these contracts. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to award bus services contracts to multiple suppliers for the following requirements: * The supply of local bus services (contracts Tiger 1, Tiger 2 & 3, Tiger 4, Tiger 5, Tiger 7, Tiger 9 and Tiger 12). * Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) to support local bus services. * From 27th May 2025 for 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. The Authority is planning to award seven (7) separate contracts relating to the provision of Local Bus Services. The contracts start on Tuesday 27th May 2025. The contractor must be able to provide the full service required from this start date. The Authority reserves the right not to conclude a contract for the service for which the Tender is invited. The Route Schedule details the requirements for these contracts, such as the route, timetable, type of vehicle, and type of ticketing equipment to be used. Any extra requirements relating to the contracts that are not covered in the ITT document or in the Conditions of Contract will be displayed in the Route Schedule under 'Special Conditions'. Potential providers are encouraged to consider how the contracts they are tendering for can be integrated with the commercial bus network, where applicable. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e944ac1d-f1a6-4c4c-9130-47c6dc3fd975 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 26 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 60100000 - Road transport services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2025 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e944ac1d-f1a6-4c4c-9130-47c6dc3fd975 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e944ac1d-f1a6-4c4c-9130-47c6dc3fd975 23rd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8e915a5c-4fd9-ef11-8133-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90f0ae92-0765-49f7-9320-d260ad1aa2e5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90f0ae92-0765-49f7-9320-d260ad1aa2e5.json.