---
title: "Bus Service 3 & 3A"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05488f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05488f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-08"
---

# Bus Service 3 & 3A

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05488f

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, acting as the procuring entity, initiated a public procurement process titled "Bus Service 3 & 3A," categorised under public road transport services. The tender aimed to provide bus services to the Hartlepool area in the United Kingdom, with particular focus on the UKC1 region. This tender process was managed through an open procurement method, aimed at encouraging broad participation. The tender was announced on 13th June 2025, with submission deadlines and an enquiry period ending on 30th June 2025 and 23rd June 2025, respectively. The actual contract commenced on 24th August 2025, despite a delay in signing, and continued until 28th March 2026. However, the contract was eventually terminated as of 28th March 2026, upon completion.

This tender offered robust opportunities for businesses, particularly those adept in public road transport services, to establish a foothold and expand their operations within the Tees Valley region. Companies that specialise in bus transportation and have the capacity to meet both quality and social value criteria are well-suited for such contracts. The open competition method underscored transparency and inclusivity, allowing diverse business entities to participate. For large-scale providers like Cleveland Transit Ltd., who was awarded the contract initially, such opportunities affirm their market presence and operational capability in delivering vital public transport services.

## 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 3 & 3A to provide coverage to areas across Hartlepool. 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/031720-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | £91,615 |
| Contracts value | £91,615 |

## 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 08:19 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031720-2026
- 24 Sep 2025 at 08:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059092-2025
- 23 Sep 2025 at 13:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058924-2025
- 13 Jun 2025 at 13:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032301-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031720-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059092-2025
  24th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058924-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032301-2025
  13th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stagecoachbus.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=eab15d72-5648-f011-8138-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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