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title: "TVCA-PROC-0719 Teesport Bus Service 101"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656ef"
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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-0719 Teesport Bus Service 101

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

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority has recently concluded with the award for the provision of the Teesport Bus Service 101. This contract falls under the services category, aligning with public road transport services. The buying organisation, located in Darlington, UK, has executed this contract as part of the Transport Act, enabling local authorities to allocate expenditure under de minimis contracts. The procurement method utilised was direct, where the contract, titled TVCA-PROC-0719, was awarded without open competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contract period is set to commence on 29 March 2026 and potentially extend until 26 September 2026, with an option for further renewal arrangements.

This contract award represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in large-scale transport services. Cleveland Transit Ltd, a large enterprise, secured this opportunity, highlighting the potential for businesses with substantial operational capacity within the transport sector. This procurement provides a pathway for businesses capable of delivering robust service agreements under constrained regulatory frameworks, fostering growth within the regional transport market of the United Kingdom. It is particularly suitable for businesses ready to engage with public authorities in subsidy contracts, focusing on efficient and reliable transport service delivery.

## 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 Teesport Bus Service 101. 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/026647-2026 |
| 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 - 29 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,963 |
| Contracts value | £10,963 |

## 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 | CLEVELAND TRANSIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 10:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026647-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014808-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 12:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014704-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026647-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014808-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014704-2026
  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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