---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0731 - Supported Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f1ae"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# TVCA-PROC-0731 - Supported Bus Services

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f1ae

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## Summary

The procurement process for Supported Bus Services by the Tees Valley Combined Authority has culminated in the award stage as of 17th April 2026. This open procedure targeted the re-procurement of bus services across the Tees Valley region and involved multiple lots, which have been completed successfully. Key services include transport across Darlington, Stockton, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, and Redcar & Cleveland. The procurement falls under the public road transport services category, with contracts signed between 25th February and 13th April 2026. Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority, manages this procurement from their Darlington office.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public road transport services. Large-scale organisations like ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY and Cleveland Transit Ltd have been awarded contracts, suggesting that similar large companies might thrive in this competitive space. Small to medium enterprises may also find opportunities, particularly for specific lots provided with financial thresholds. The open procurement method allows businesses to bid on as many lots as they see fit, creating tailor-made opportunities for growth across supported transport services in the Tees Valley region.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are seeking to reprocure Supported Bus Services across the Tees Valley region. Within this tender, the services below are separated into lots. Each lot has a separate financial threshold. Contracts have been awarded under each Lot. For transparency, the contracts for all Lots have been signed between 25th February 2026 and 13th April 2026 due to delays with TVCA's signing process. 1: Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18 2: Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a 3: Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A 4: Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29) 5: Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B 6: Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park 7: Middlesbrough Service - 35 8: Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2 9: Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41 10: Hartlepool Service 11: Darlington & Stockton Service

### Lot Information

Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18

Lot 1: Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS110,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS165,000.

Renewal: There is the option to extend the contract for an additional 2 months.

Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a

Lot 1: Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a . Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS239,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS322,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A

Lot 3: Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS52,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS75,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for 2 additional months.

Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29)

Lot 4: Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29) Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS75,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS110,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for 2 additional months.

Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B

Lot 5: Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS50,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS72,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park

Lot 6: Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS80,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS118,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Stockton Service - 35

Lot 7: Stockton Service - 35. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS60,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS91,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2

Lot 8: Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS165,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS246,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41

Lot 9: Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS155,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS231,000.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Hartlepool - New Service linking Elwick and Dalton Piercy with Hartlepool Sixth Form and Hartlepool Town Centre

Lot 10: Hartlepool Service. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS75,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS110,000.

Renewal: There is the option to extend the contract for an additional 2 months.

Darlington & Stockton - New Service linking Stillington, Whitton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Great Stainton to North Tees Hospital, Roseworth Tesco and Stockton High Street

Lot 11: Darlington & Stockton Service. New Service linking Stillington, Whitton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Great Stainton to North Tees Hospital, Roseworth Tesco and Stockton High Street. Financial Threshold for 4 months: PS75,000. Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): PS110,000.

Renewal: There is the option to extend the contract for an additional 2 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035059-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 18 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,650,000 |
| Lots value | £1,650,000 |
| Awards value | £1,430,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,430,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY; CLEVELAND TRANSIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 09:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035059-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009406-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 16:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084004-2025
- 9 Dec 2025 at 12:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081014-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035059-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009406-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084004-2025
  17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081014-2025
  9th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BX528P699U
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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