---
title: "Bus Service 13-13b"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054824"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054824.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-08"
---

# Bus Service 13-13b

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054824

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government authority located at Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, United Kingdom, pertains to the procurement of Bus Service 13-13b. The procurement, identified by tender ID TVCA-PROC-0544 and conducted through an open, below threshold competition, encompasses public road transport services for regions across Middlesbrough and Stockton-on-Tees. Initially tendered on 13th June 2025 with an enquiry period ending on 23rd June 2025, it later reached the award stage on 25th September 2025, with the contract officially signed on 15th September 2025. The contract was set to operate from 24th August 2025 to 28th March 2026, before its eventual termination announced on 8th April 2026.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those capable of providing installation and operational transport services. The awarded contract to Cleveland Transit Ltd. highlights the viability for large-scale transport companies to provide comprehensive coverage and cohesive service delivery. Potential bidders in similar future tenders would benefit from a robust business model focusing on price competitiveness and quality assurance, aligning with tender criteria of 50% price, 30% quality, and 20% social value. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in these areas or possessing innovative transport solutions could gain significant business growth by engaging with similar public procurement processes led by regional authorities like the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract to Cleveland Transit Limited for bus service (service 13/13b) to provide coverage to areas across Middlesbrough and Stockton-on-Tees. The contract start date was 24th August 2025 however there has been a delay with signing due to resource. The contract was signed on 15th September 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031702-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,133 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLEVELAND TRANSIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 07:52 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031702-2026
- 25 Sep 2025 at 13:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059767-2025
- 13 Jun 2025 at 07:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032118-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031702-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059767-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032118-2025
  13th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stagecoachbus.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e61366f6-2648-f011-8138-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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