Scope
Reference
CPCA/ 00005
Description
The Authority is seeking to award a bus contract to a supplier for the following requirements:
The supply of local bus services (Stamford, Wittering to Peterborough).
Contract funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to support local bus services.
From 1st June 2026 for 24 months + 12 months.
The Authority is seeking to award a contract relating to the provision of Local Bus Services. The contract starts on Monday 1st June 2026. The contractor must be able to provide the full service required from this start date.
The Authority reserves the right not to conclude a contract for the service for which the Tender is invited.
The Route Schedule details the requirements for these contracts, such as the route, timetable, type of vehicle, and type of ticketing equipment to be used.
Any extra requirements relating to the contracts that are not covered in the ITT document or in the Conditions of Contract will be displayed in the Route Schedule under 'Special Conditions'.
Potential providers are encouraged to consider how the contracts they are tendering for can be integrated with the commercial bus network, where applicable.
The initial Contract will be for a period of 24 months and will include an option for the Contract to be extended by a further 12 months for a maximum duration of 36 months
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028
- Possible extension to 31 May 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
From 1st June 2026 for 24 months + 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
| Price | Price | 50% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBXV-5726-VWGJ
2nd Floor, Pathfinder House, St Mary's Street
Huntingdon
PE29 3TN
United Kingdom
Contact name: CPCA Procurement
Telephone: 01480277180
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government