---
title: "Bus Service X31"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b71"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-06"
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# Bus Service X31

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b71

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority recently completed a competitive procurement process for a local bus service contract, titled "Bus Service X31". This contract sought services from Ramsey to Peterborough, funded by the Authority to support regional transport. Following an open procurement procedure, the process concluded with an award to Ron W Dew & Son Ltd, a SME based in Huntingdon. The initial contract period starts on 1st January 2026 for 24 months, with an optional 12-month extension, aligning under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The final contract value, including extensions, amounts to £813,736.8.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for providers in the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in local or regional bus operations. With the open procedure employed, businesses well-prepared to deliver quality transport services, including adhering to specific vehicle and ticketing equipment requirements, could find this an appealing opportunity. SMEs in particular can capitalise on this growth chance, given the successful participation of Ron W Dew & Son Ltd, highlighting the potential for similar companies to engage in public sector contracts within the UKH12 region.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to award a bus service contract to a supplier for the following requirements: The supply of local bus services (Ramsey to Peterborough) 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/000730-2026 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £675,000 |
| Lots value | £675,000 |
| Awards value | £678,114 |
| Contracts value | £678,114 |

## 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 & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 14:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000730-2026
- 31 Oct 2025 at 10:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069985-2025
- 16 Sep 2025 at 13:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057003-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000730-2026
  6th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069985-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057003-2025
  16th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
- https://dews-coaches.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dc48afdb-f492-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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