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title: "Bus Service 32 (March to Whittlesey)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054fa2"
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# Bus Service 32 (March to Whittlesey)

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054fa2

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for Bus Service 32, providing local bus services from March to Whittlesey. The contract was awarded to Ron W Dew and Son Ltd, a supplier based in Huntingdon, United Kingdom, as of 6th August 2025, following an open procedure under the UK Public Procurement framework. This contract covers the transportation industry and is valued at £614,880 with a maximum extent date until 31st August 2028. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025, and will run for an initial 12 months, with potential extensions of additional two 12-month periods.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the local transportation services sector. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in public transport logistics, vehicle provision, and related services would find this contract beneficial for growth, especially those capable of covering the route specifics, timetabling, and equipment requirements outlined in the Route Schedule. Engaging in such public service contracts can enhance a company's portfolio, increase revenue streams, and solidify relationships within public sector frameworks. The use of an open procurement method underscores the Combined Authority's commitment to transparency and competitiveness, which is advantageous for capable businesses looking to enter or expand in the UK transportation market.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to award a bus service contract to a supplier for the following requirements: * The supply of local bus services (March to Whittlesey) * Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to support local bus services. * From 1st September 2025 for 12 months + 12 months + 12 months. The Authority is seeking to award a contract relating to the provision of Local Bus Services. The contract starts on Monday 1st September 2025. The contractor must be able to provide the full service required from this start date. The Authority reserves the right not to conclude a contract for the service for which the Tender is invited. The Route Schedule details the requirements for these contracts, such as the route, timetable, type of vehicle, and type of ticketing equipment to be used.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 12 months with two extensions available for 12 months + 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000700-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £675,000 |
| Lots value | £675,000 |
| Awards value | £610,848 |
| Contracts value | £614,880 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RON W DEW AND SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 14:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000700-2026
- 25 Jul 2025 at 11:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043101-2025
- 19 Jun 2025 at 09:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033567-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000700-2026
  6th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043101-2025
  25th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033567-2025
  19th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dews-coaches.com
- https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6bd770eb-df4c-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=f0e28573-d93a-eb11-8106-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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