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title: "Bus Service 5A"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06061f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Bus Service 5A

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06061f

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has engaged in a public procurement process to award a contract for the provision of local bus services, specifically Bus Service 5A, which runs from St Ives to Bar Hill through Longstanton P&R. This contract is essential for supporting local bus services starting 1st June 2026, with a duration of 24 months and an option to extend for another 12 months. The contract, funded by the authority, was awarded to Stephensons of Essex Ltd, marking the procurement stage of award completion. This procurement falls under the services category, applying an open procedure method, emphasizing the delivery of public road transport services within the UKH12 region, covering parts of Cambridgeshire, England. The initial tendering period concluded by 13th February 2026, while the contract signing occurred on 2nd June 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing public road transport solutions. Companies that can integrate these services efficiently with existing commercial networks stand to benefit. As exemplified by the contract with Stephensons of Essex Ltd, businesses of varied scales, including large enterprises, may see this as a growth opportunity given the contract's substantial value at approximately £1,185,367.68 gross. With a fair bidding process, evidenced by 16 final-stage bids from SMEs, this tender showcases a competitive landscape where well-prepared transport service providers can secure lucrative contracts, enhancing their market reach within the regional and public transport sectors.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to award a bus contract to a supplier for the following requirements: The supply of local bus services (St Ives, Longstanton P&R to Bar Hill). Contract funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to support local bus services. From 1st June 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 Monday 1st June 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. Any extra requirements relating to the contracts that are not covered in the ITT document or in the Conditions of Contract will be displayed in the Route Schedule under 'Special Conditions'. Potential providers are encouraged to consider how the contracts they are tendering for can be integrated with the commercial bus network, where applicable. The initial Contract will be for a period of 24 months and will include an option for the Contract to be extended by a further 12 months for a maximum duration of 36 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: From 1st June 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/058711-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £987,805 |
| Contracts value | £987,806 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEPHENSONS OF ESSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 17:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058711-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025824-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 17:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003274-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058711-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025824-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003274-2026
  14th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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