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title: "Bus Services 10, 10A and X10"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b6f"
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# Bus Services 10, 10A and X10

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b6f

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has announced a tender for bus services, specifically routes 10, 10A, and X10, covering areas such as Littleport, Ely, and Cambridge. This procurement, classified under the "Transport services," falls within the services industry category and utilises an open procurement method. The process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest set for 10th October 2025. The contract, expected to commence on 1st January 2026, is valued at a gross amount of £2,880,000 and will last for 24 months, with the option for a 12-month extension. The contract will be awarded on the basis of a 50% quality and 50% price evaluation criteria.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Companies with experience in managing local bus services, especially those familiar with the regions of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, stand to benefit significantly. The open procedure allows for broad participation, making it crucial for interested parties to engage with the tendering process promptly. Organisations experienced in managing public transport routes, fleet management, and electronic ticketing systems will be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to award a bus service contract to a supplier for the following requirements: The supply of local bus services (Littleport, Ely and through to Cambridge) Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to support local bus services. From 1st January 2026 for 24 months + 12 months. The Authority is seeking to award a contract relating to the provision of Local Bus Services. The contract starts on Thursday 1st January 2026. 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: From 1st January 2026 for 24 months + 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057001-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | £2,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 13:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057001-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057001-2025
  16th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4267b6d6-f392-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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