--- title: "Student Bus Services Routes CC9 and CC10 - Cambridge Regional College" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aeb9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06aeb9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aeb9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aeb9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE" published: "2026-06-05" --- # Student Bus Services Routes CC9 and CC10 - Cambridge Regional College Buyer: CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aeb9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06aeb9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aeb9.json) ## Summary Cambridge Regional College is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Student Bus Services Routes CC9 and CC10." This procurement process, under the open procedure method, aims to re-tender the provision of student bus transport services to its campuses located in Cambridge and Huntingdon, United Kingdom. The tender focuses on the "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" industry category. Interested parties should be aware that the submission deadline for tenders is 30th June 2026, with award decisions expected by 3rd July 2026. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality bus services while incorporating technology such as QR code scanning, as required by the college. This contract opportunity could significantly bolster business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in bus hire with drivers. With a weighting of 50% on price and additional criteria focusing on methodology, continuity, social value, and environmental sustainability, this tender is well-suited for companies that can provide cost-effective and reliable transportation solutions. The contract period is set to begin on 27th August 2026 and extend up to three years, with potential renewal options. Businesses that are adaptable and capable of accommodating route amendments during the term of the contract will find this an attractive opportunity to establish or expand their footprint in the educational service market. ## Notice Cambridge Regional College is seeking tenders for the provision of student bus transport to its two campuses which are located within Cambridge and Huntingdon. The College is re-tendering two routes CC9 and CC10 travelling to and from our Cambridge Campus. Cambridge Regional College uses Shuttle ID for students to pay towards their bus passes therefore there will be no requirement for successful contractors to collect payment however each student will need to provide a QR code for the bus driver to scan using a tablet provided by the College. Please refer to Document 1 attached to this tender for details of this tender including routes and lots. ### Lot Information Route CC9 Route commences at Eaton Socon Options: Stops and routes may be amended by Cambridge Regional College during the contract period Renewal: Two x One year extension options by mutual agreement of parties to contract Route CC10 Route commences at St Neots Market Square - Refer to Tender Document 3 Section A for Option Options: Stops and routes may be amended by Cambridge Regional College during the contract period Renewal: Two x One year extension options by mutual agreement of parties to contract ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053334-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2029 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB4 2QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | South Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Milton & Waterbeach | | Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 12:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053334-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053334-2026 5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17307 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17308 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17309 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17310 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17311 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17312 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17313 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17314 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17315 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17316 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17317 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17318 ## Notice URLs - http://www.camre.ac.uk/ - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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