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title: "Bus Service 61"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060624"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-22"
---

# Bus Service 61

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060624

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for awarding a contract to Stephensons of Essex Ltd for Bus Service 61, aimed at providing local bus services within St Neots. This contract falls under the industry category of public road transport services, with the relevant contract period commencing on 1st June 2026 and running for 24 months with an option for an additional 12-month extension, totalling a possible 36 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a maximum contract value amounting to approximately £304,276.03. Key locations involved include the UKH12 region, and the procurement process has transitioned from the tender stage to the award and contract stages as of June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services to expand their footprint in providing essential public road transport within the region. Companies with a strong portfolio in managing and integrating local bus services would find this contract appealing, given the need to meet specified route schedules and integrate with the existing commercial network. Participating businesses must be capable of furnishing the complete service requirement from the designated start date, which signifies readiness and capability as crucial factors in the selection process. Such contracts can serve as a significant growth channel for businesses looking to solidify their presence in the regional transport service sector.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to award a bus contract to a supplier for the following requirements: The supply of local bus services (within St Neots). 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/058717-2026 |
| 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 | £253,563 |
| Contracts value | £253,563 |

## 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 17:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058717-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025861-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 18:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003279-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058717-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025861-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003279-2026
  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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