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title: "Bus Service 46A"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060623"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# Bus Service 46A

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060623

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the Bus Service 46A, awarding the contract to Star Cabs Ltd. This contract involves the provision of local bus services between Linton and Newmarket, supported by funding from the Authority. The contract was initiated on 1st June 2026 and is set to run for 24 months, with the potential for a 12-month extension. This project, concluded under the "services" category, utilised an open procurement method in a below-threshold open competition. The delivery will span the region of UKH12, requiring integration with the existing commercial bus network as per the specifications outlined in the Route Schedule provided.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in public transport services, to expand their operations by engaging with local government contracts. Companies that specialize in transport services, including those that can offer efficient route management and utilisation of modern ticketing systems, would be ideal candidates to engage in similar future tenders. This procurement, through its open competition framework, also encouraged participation from SMEs, providing an accessible platform for a diverse range of suppliers to grow their business by tapping into public sector opportunities.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to award a bus contract to a supplier for the following requirements: The supply of local bus services (Linton to Newmarket). 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/058716-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,100 |
| Contracts value | £35,100 |

## 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 | STAR CABS |

## 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 17:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058716-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025851-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 18:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003278-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058716-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025851-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003278-2026
  14th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca

## Notice URLs

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

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