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title: "MS Teams Virtual Briefing for Bus Operators: Outcome of the Independent Review into Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways (Chaired by Leon Daniels)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b3f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# MS Teams Virtual Briefing for Bus Operators: Outcome of the Independent Review into Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways (Chaired by Leon Daniels)

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b3f

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "MS Teams Virtual Briefing for Bus Operators: Outcome of the Independent Review into Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways". This process falls under the services category, specifically related to transport equipment and services. The briefing event is scheduled for 8th June 2026, from 13:00 to 15:00, and will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. Businesses can register their interest by 8th June 2026. The event, chaired by Leon Daniels, will discuss the Independent Review into Bus Franchising, potentially informing future franchising pathways within the CPCA region, which includes the UKH12 area.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those involved in providing transport equipment or services. Companies that specialise in motor vehicles, transport services, or electric bus technologies are well-suited to compete and potentially benefit from future contracts resulting from this procurement. With considerations for small and medium enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), the procurement process supports inclusive business growth over the contract period from 2027 to 2028, with possibilities for renewal extending to 2029.

## Notice

Event Description: Leon Daniels, Chair of the CPCA Independent Review into Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways, will deliver a briefing outlining the key findings and conclusions of the review. He will be joined by representatives from Steer and CPCA officers. The review will inform the future direction of bus franchising within the CPCA area and highlight potential opportunities for operators. Registration: To register your interest, please provide the names and email addresses of all attendees. A Microsoft Teams invitation will be issued to registered participants in advance of the session. Target Audience: All Bus Operators Date and Time: 8 June, 13:00 - 15:00 Please note this date is subject to change.

### Planning Information

Registration:
To register your interest, please provide the names and email addresses of all attendees:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca
. A Microsoft Teams invitation will be issued to registered participants in advance of the session.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045463-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2027 - 7 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE29 3TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Huntingdon North |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles
- 34144910 - Electric buses
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 15:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045463-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045463-2026
  18th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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