---
title: "Bus Service 35"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054827"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Bus Service 35

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054827

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Bus Service 35" in Stockton-on-Tees was managed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Darlington. The contract was initiated as an open competition, classified under the public road transport services industry category. Key activities in the procurement timeline included an initial tender notice on 13th June 2025, with tender submissions due by 30th June 2025. Following an award phase, a contract with Cleveland Transit Ltd was signed on 15th September 2025, to run from 24th August 2025 to 28th March 2026. However, the contract was later terminated on 28th March 2026, with the rationale documented as "contract completed" on 8th April 2026.

This tender process presented opportunities for businesses within the public transport sector, particularly those specialising in bus services. The open competition method, under the threshold, was suitable for a wide array of businesses, from small enterprises looking to expand their service offerings to large companies like Cleveland Transit Ltd., which was eventually awarded the contract. Companies that provide comprehensive road transport solutions and have prior experience in serving regional transport needs likely found this tender favourable for diversifying and expanding their operations in the Stockton-on-Tees region. The Tees Valley Combined Authority's structured approach and explicit requirements would also have provided an ideal growth platform for businesses seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in the UK’s public transport market.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract to Cleveland Transit Ltd for bus service (service 35) to provide coverage to areas across 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/031705-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,426 |

## 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 07:58 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031705-2026
- 25 Sep 2025 at 14:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059781-2025
- 13 Jun 2025 at 07:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032122-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031705-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059781-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032122-2025
  13th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stagecoachbus.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=85826b3f-2a48-f011-8138-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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