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# Technical Support - Bus Consultation

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b083be31-4c2d-42c7-be6f-eb6110c66597

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) undertook a tender titled "Technical Support - Bus Consultation" under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services. The tender aims to provide technical support during the critical assessment stage of bus reform options and consultation on the bus services act guidance. Issued under ESPO Framework 664_21, the procurement process followed a "Further Competition" method and concluded at the award stage on 18th September 2024. The contract runs from 22nd October 2024 to 15th March 2025, and the procurement was focused on technical analysis or consultancy services, public relations services, and transport systems consultancy services, to be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a promising growth opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in transportation systems and public sector consultancy, particularly those suited to provide technical analysis and public relations services. With emphasis on support during critical reform consultations, small and medium businesses (SMEs) with relevant expertise are well-positioned to benefit. Jacobs U.K. Limited, a large enterprise, was awarded the contract worth £57,054, highlighting the potential for significant engagements that smaller consultancies can aspire to compete for in future opportunities facilitated by the CPCA. The comprehensive support required indicates a robust demand for expert consultancy in the transport sector.

## Notice

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is issuing this Invitation to Tender as a Further Competition under Lot 5 - Highways, Traffic and Transport of ESPO Framework 664_21. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) is undertaking an assessment of bus reform options and has sought approval to move to the consultation stage of the bus services act guidance. The CPCA requires technical support from consultancy services during this critical stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85861bc2-5dd0-42b6-8b8b-f7c2dbbdb399 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2024 - 15 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,054 |
| 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 | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 05:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85861bc2-5dd0-42b6-8b8b-f7c2dbbdb399

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85861bc2-5dd0-42b6-8b8b-f7c2dbbdb399
  11th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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