---
title: "Bus Services - Routes 10, 10A and X10"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059ba8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# Bus Services - Routes 10, 10A and X10

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059ba8

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, focuses on awarding a contract for local bus services covering Routes 10, 10A, and X10, which include Littleport, Ely, and extend through to Cambridge. Operating under open procedure, this public authority seeks to bolster regional transport services, providing significant business opportunities with contracts commencing on 1st January 2026, spanning 24 months with an optional 12-month extension. Located in Huntingdon, UK, this award stage identifies A2B Travel Group Ltd as the successful supplier, with the contract valued at £677,068.8 gross (£564,224 net) and is active from 2nd January 2026 to 1st January 2028, extendable until 1st January 2029. 

This contract enables substantial growth in transportation services and offers strategic business opportunities for suppliers specialising in public transport. Particularly favourable for small and medium enterprises, the tender attracted notable interest, evidenced by multiple bids and concluded with the procurement method emphasising quality and price equally. Such opportunities could suit established companies or new entrants looking to expand within the transport services industry, especially those able to meet the stipulated contractual and operational requirements, including vehicle provision and ticketing solutions.

## 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. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-057089

### 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/014310-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | £2,400,000 |
| Awards value | £1,692,672 |
| Contracts value | £564,224 |

## 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 | A2B TRAVEL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 13:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014310-2026
- 31 Oct 2025 at 10:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069980-2025
- 16 Sep 2025 at 15:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057089-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014310-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069980-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057089-2025
  16th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
- https://www.a2bbusandcoach.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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