---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0718 Redcar Bus Service 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656ec"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# TVCA-PROC-0718 Redcar Bus Service 3

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656ec

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority involves the direct awarding of a contract for Redcar Bus Service 3, categorised under public road transport services. The authority, located in Darlington, United Kingdom, has finalised the contract with ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LIMITED as the supplier. The process is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation and is under the "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method. The contract will commence on 29 March 2026 and is set to run until 18 July 2026, with a potential extension until 26 September 2026. This De Minimis subsidy contract aligns with the Transport Act and Service Subsidy Agreements regulations, benefiting local authorities with sizeable bus service subsidy budgets.

This tender available for Redcar Bus Service 3 presents ample opportunities for businesses operating in or expanding into public road transport sectors, especially those providing bus services and related logistics. Although ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LIMITED has been named the supplier, such procurement activities highlight the potential for future collaborations and contract opportunities for other transport companies with a significant presence or capacity for service delivery in the Tees Valley region. Businesses with expertise in public transport services and partnerships with local authorities could benefit significantly by positioning themselves for similar or upcoming tenders within the region.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract for the provision of Redcar Bus Service 3. Award of De Minimis bus transport subsidy contract in line with the Transport Act and Service Subsidy Agreements (Tendering) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2004. Local authorities or Passenger Transport Authorities/Executives with forecast expenditure on bus service subsidies in any one year of PS600,000 or more will be able to spend up to 25% of this on de minimis contracts; within this 25% there is no limit on the expenditure in any one year that may be incurred on an individual de minimis contract or the amount of de minimis contract expenditure in any year with any single operator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026615-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 18 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,014 |
| Contracts value | £25,014 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 09:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026615-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014807-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 12:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014701-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026615-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014807-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014701-2026
  18th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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