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title: "2024 May Local Bus Services - Batch 1"
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# 2024 May Local Bus Services - Batch 1

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04694b

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) has completed the procurement process for the 2024 May Local Bus Services - Batch 1, classified under CPV "Road transport services" (ID: 60100000). This procurement involved awarding multiple contracts for local bus services across Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, and South Cambridgeshire, with key dates including the start of services on 19th August 2024 and an initial contract duration until 17th August 2025, with options for two more 12-month extensions. These contracts were awarded through an Open Procedure in compliance with Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process, including both quality and price criteria. The primary contracts were awarded to A2B Travel Group Ltd, Vectare Limited, Ron W Dew & Son Ltd, and Star Cabs Ltd.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in local bus services. SMEs stand to benefit greatly from this procurement process, given the favourable terms and funding provided by the CPCA. Businesses equipped to deliver consistent, reliable road transport services from the set commencement date can expand their operations and establish a strong presence in the regional transport network. The clear criteria and structured procurement process also provide a competitive yet transparent avenue for businesses seeking to secure public contracts in the region.

## Notice

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority awarded bus services contracts to multiple suppliers for the following requirements: * The supply of local bus services (contracts 7A, 15A, 16A, 18, 19, 19A, 21, 22 & 204). Contract 1A was not awarded * Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) to support local bus services. * Until 17th of August 2025 + 12 months + 12 months. * Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, and South Cambridgeshire. The Authority awarded nine (9) separate contracts relating to the provision of Local Bus Services, with one (1) contract not being awarded. The contracts started on Monday 19th August 2024. The Authority reserved the right not to conclude a contract for the service for which the Tender is invited.

### Lot Information

The 10 separate routes will be treated as individual Lots

The Authority awarded nine (9) separate contracts relating to the provision of Local Bus Services. The contracts started on Monday 19th August 2024. The supply of local bus services (contracts 7A, 15A, 16A, 18, 19, 19A, 21, 22 & 204). Contract 1A was not awarded The Authority reserved the right not to conclude a contract for some or all the services for which Tenders are invited. The Authority used the Open Procedure for this project in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 27, PCRs2015. This was a single-stage process which addresses the mandatory and discretionary exclusions (through the completion of the part 1 & 2 SSQ) and quality assessments as a single stage. The Process was managed on the Due North/Pro-Contract Portal, hosted by Bid-Eastern.

Renewal: Initial contract term of 12 months with a 12 months + 12 months option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039405-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £575,456 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | A2B TRAVEL GROUP; RON W DEW & SON; STAR CABS; VECTARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039405-2024
- 21 May 2024 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016026-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=2b85300f-8b16-ef11-812b-005056b64545

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