---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0772 - Extension to Bus Service 10"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066766"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# TVCA-PROC-0772 - Extension to Bus Service 10

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066766

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Tees Valley Combined Authority entails a project titled "TVCA-PROC-0772 - Extension to Bus Service 10." The buying organization is a sub-central government authority based in Darlington, United Kingdom. This contract focuses on providing public road transport services, specifically extending Bus Service 10 to ensure connectivity for local villages after the withdrawal of Tees Flex services. The recent stage in the procurement was a contract amendment, dated 14th July 2026, specifying the contract extension period from 18th July 2026 to 26th September 2026. The procurement method involved a direct award due to the non-competitive threshold regulations, and the contract was originally signed on 27th March 2026.

This opportunity is highly beneficial for large enterprises specializing in public transport services as it offers the potential for business expansion within the Tees Valley region. Notably, Arriva Durham County, a large-scale transport operator, was awarded the contract as they already operate a segment of the Bus Service 10 route. The contract, valued at up to £105,096 with a possible extension, aligns with local authorities' expenditure policies, offering an attractive prospect for businesses experienced in delivering seamless public transport services under similar regulatory frameworks. Such companies can leverage their operational expertise to capitalize on this opportunity, ensuring effective service delivery and expanding their footprint within regional transport networks.

## 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 an extension to bus service 10. 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 Arriva since they are the commercial operator of Bus Service 10. This service is a daytime extension of a current Arriva route to provide connectivity to Sadberge and surrounding villages as a mitigation of Tees Flex being withdrawn. For transparency the contract was signed on 7th April due to delays with TVCA legal sign off.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066477-2026 |
| 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 | 11 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 | £87,580 |
| Contracts value | £87,580 |

## 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

- 14 Jul 2026 at 16:22 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066477-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036663-2026
- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021862-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066477-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036663-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021862-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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