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title: "Bus Service-8"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060621"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# Bus Service-8

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060621

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the Bus Service-8 contract, which falls under the public road transport services industry category. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the authority sought a reliable provider for local bus services connecting Cambridge, Dry Drayton, Hilton, and Papworth Everard. This service aims to bolster local bus routes starting from 1st June 2026, with a contract duration of 24 months and an option for a 12-month extension. The buyer, located at Pathfinder House in Huntingdon, UK, conducted the procurement to enhance transportation within the UKH12 region. Stephensons of Essex Ltd won the contract, which was signed on 2nd June 2026, with a total value of £624,059.28. Key dates in the tender process included the completion of the tender period by 13th February 2026 and the award period by 3rd March 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for the transport service sector pre-eminently those capable of integrating services with existing commercial networks. Companies with expertise in public transport services would find this contract well-suited due to the requirements around bus routes, timetables, and comprehensive service provision. Businesses with existing operations in or near the UKH12 region could particularly benefit due to logistical advantages. Moreover, the open procedure allowed a broad range of suppliers to participate, enhancing competitive opportunities. Strategic partnerships and innovations in service delivery could further distinguish suppliers and secure future procurement victories in this region and beyond.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to award a bus contract to a supplier for the following requirements: The supply of local bus services (Cambridge, Dry Drayton to Hilton/Papworth Everard). 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/058712-2026 |
| 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 | £520,049 |
| Contracts value | £520,049 |

## 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 17:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058712-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025829-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 18:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003276-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058712-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025829-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003276-2026
  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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