---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0767 - Bus Timetable Printing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065be8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# TVCA-PROC-0767 - Bus Timetable Printing

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065be8

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, headquartered at the Teesside International Airport in Darlington, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to Potts Print (UK) Limited for the printing of local bus service information, focusing on stop timetables. The contract, identified as TVCA-PROC-0767, falls under the services category for bus station services. The procurement process was conducted openly, below threshold, and the contract, valued at £62,000, has an initial term starting on 20th April 2026 and ending on 19th April 2027, with possibilities for extensions. This award follows the tender process, which concluded with four bids submitted by SMEs, overcoming the procurement stage and culminating in a signed contract on 14th April 2026. Tees Valley Combined Authority aims to maintain efficient public transport services throughout the Teesside region.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in printing services. Such businesses can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in the public transport information service sector, delivering valuable solutions crucial for local public authorities. Furthermore, the open competition methodology employed in this procurement provides a level playing field for small enterprises to enter the market, with a focus on quality and price. Companies with capabilities to handle increased print volumes efficiently are well-suited to compete, especially considering potential contract renewals triggered by unforeseen circumstances affecting print demands. The contract allows suppliers to showcase their reliability and adaptability in a dynamic public service environment.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group has awarded a contract to Potts Print (UK) Limited for the printing of local bus service information, primarily at stop timetables. There is a maximum contract value of PS62,000 which covers the optional extensions as well as the guaranteed 1-year contract term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are two options to extend for 1 year each. A contract extension or variation may also be required where there is a significant and unforeseen change in the volume of timetable printing required. This could occur if external factors - such as widespread service changes introduced by operators, region-wide network revisions instructed by the relevant transport authority, emergency timetable updates, or other circumstances outside of TVCA's control - result in a substantially higher number of printed timetables needing to be produced within short timescales. Such events may materially alter the scope and volume of printing work beyond what could reasonably have been anticipated at the point of contract award. In these circumstances, extending or varying the contract may be necessary to ensure continuity of service, maintain statutory and public information obligations, and enable the additional print volumes to be delivered without disruption.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033903-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,400 |
| Lots value | £74,400 |
| Awards value | £62,000 |
| Contracts value | £62,000 |

## 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 | POTTS PRINT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63712100 - Bus station services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 15:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033903-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 08:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031750-2026
- 25 Feb 2026 at 12:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016841-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033903-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031750-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016841-2026
  25th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M43P2B77C7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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