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title: "TVCA-PROC-0789 - Extension to Bus Service 36A"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06669b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# TVCA-PROC-0789 - Extension to Bus Service 36A

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06669b

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, involved a contract for the extension of Bus Service 36A, titled "TVCA-PROC-0789 - Extension to Bus Service 36A." This project falls under the public road transport services category and is located in Darlington, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct, below-threshold approach without competition, suitable for smaller-scale projects. The contract's key stages included award, contract, and an amendment, with the most recent update being a contract amendment issued on 14th July 2026. The initial contract period commenced on 29th March 2026, with an option for a 10-week extension post-July 2026.

This tender presents a considerable business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in public transportation services. With the project being awarded to Cleveland Transit Ltd, a large-scale provider, smaller and mid-sized transport companies may find value by exploring subcontracting arrangements or future collaborations with the contracting authority. Additionally, local businesses equipped to provide supporting services such as maintenance, scheduling software, or supply chain logistics can position themselves to augment the effectiveness of bus service delivery in the region.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, are looking to award a contract for the provision of extension to bus service 36A. 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. This contract is to be awarded to Cleveland Transit Ltd due to them recently being awarded the contract for Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41 under TVCA-PROC-0731 - TVCA Supported Bus Services. The contract start date was 29th March 2026, however, there was a delay to signature.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066478-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 18 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,638 |
| Contracts value | £43,638 |

## 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

- 14 Jul 2026 at 16:24 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066478-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 11:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030832-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 15:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021452-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066478-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030832-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021452-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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