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title: "Bus Operator Franchising Workshop"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ccec"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-15"
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# Bus Operator Franchising Workshop

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ccec

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process, focusing on a Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways Review. This initiative is classified under the industry category of transport services and transport equipment. An in-person Bus Operator Franchising Workshop is scheduled for 6th November 2025, at the Civic Suite, Pathfinder House, St. Mary's Street, Huntingdon. This workshop, a key milestone in the procurement process, aims to gather insights from participants to inform the implementation pathway of the franchising scheme, chaired by Leon Daniels OBE and supported by Steer consultancy. The project commences in October 2026 and runs until at least October 2030, with potential extensions up to October 2031.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the transport sector, especially bus operators and community transport providers, to influence the future shape of local transport franchising in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive of these organisation types. Engaging in this process could provide strategic insights and networking opportunities, potentially leading to growth and development for businesses in regional transport services.

## Notice

This workshop forms a critical part of the Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways Review work being chaired by Leon Daniels OBE with consultancy support from Steer. The session, chaired by Leon Daniels OBE, is intended to provide an opportunity for bus operators and community transport providers to input their knowledge and views to the review work, providing information on experience in the local area and its challenges, information on operating in different contracting environments and best practice elsewhere. This will help inform the independent review work undertaken to recommend how the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority franchising scheme proceeds.

### Planning Information

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority are hosting a Bus Operator Franchising Workshop.
This is an in-person event, being held on the 6th of November 2025, from 14:00 until 17:00
Location - CIVIC SUITE, PATHFINDER HOUSE, ST. MARY’S STREET, HUNTINGDON, PE29 3TN
This workshop forms a critical part of the Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways Review work being chaired by Leon Daniels OBE with consultancy support from Steer.
The session, chaired by Leon Daniels OBE, is intended to provide an opportunity for bus operators and community transport providers to input their knowledge and views to the review work, providing information on experience in the local area and its challenges, information on operating in different contracting environments and best practice elsewhere.
This will help inform the independent review work undertaken to recommend how the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority franchising scheme proceeds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065434-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 08:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065434-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065434-2025
  15th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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