- Lot 1. Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18
- Lot 2. Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a
- Lot 3. Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A
- Lot 4. Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29)
- Lot 5. Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B
- Lot 6. Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park
- Lot 7. Stockton Service - 35
- Lot 8. Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2
- Lot 9. Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41
- Lot 10. Hartlepool - New Service linking Elwick and Dalton Piercy with Hartlepool Sixth Form and Hartlepool Town Centre
- Lot 11. Darlington & Stockton - New Service linking Stillington, Whitton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Great Stainton to North Tees Hospital, Roseworth Tesco and Stockton High Street
Scope
Reference
TVCA-PROC-0731
Description
Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are seeking to reprocure Supported Bus Services across the Tees Valley region.
Within this tender, the services below are separated into lots. Providers can bid on as few or as many lots as they deem appropriate. Each lot has a separate financial threshold.
1: Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18
2: Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a
3: Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A
4: Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29)
5: Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B
6: Middlesbrough Service – RP1, covering Riverside Park
7: Middlesbrough Service – 35
8: Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2
9: Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41
10: Hartlepool Service
11: Darlington & Stockton Service
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Lot 1. Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18
Description
Lot 1: Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18.
Financial Threshold for 4 months: £110,000.
Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): £165,000.
Lot 2. Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a
Description
Lot 1: Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a .
Financial Threshold for 4 months: £239,000.
Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): £322,000.
Lot 3. Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A
Description
Lot 3: Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A.
Financial Threshold for 4 months: £52,000.
Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): £75,000.
Lot 4. Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29)
Description
Lot 4: Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29)
Financial Threshold for 4 months: £75,000.
Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): £110,000.
Lot 5. Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B
Description
Lot 5: Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B
Financial Threshold for 4 months: £50,000.
Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): £72,000.
Lot 6. Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park
Description
Lot 6: Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park.
Financial Threshold for 4 months: £80,000.
Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): £118,000.
Lot 7. Stockton Service - 35
Description
Lot 7: Stockton Service - 35.
Financial Threshold for 4 months: £60,000.
Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): £91,000.
Lot 8. Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2
Description
Lot 8: Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2.
Financial Threshold for 4 months: £165,000.
Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): £246,000.
Lot 9. Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41
Description
Lot 9: Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41.
Financial Threshold for 4 months: £155,000.
Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): £231,000.
Lot 10. Hartlepool - New Service linking Elwick and Dalton Piercy with Hartlepool Sixth Form and Hartlepool Town Centre
Description
Lot 10: Hartlepool Service.
Financial Threshold for 4 months: £75,000.
Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): £110,000.
Lot 11. Darlington & Stockton - New Service linking Stillington, Whitton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Great Stainton to North Tees Hospital, Roseworth Tesco and Stockton High Street
Description
Lot 11: Darlington & Stockton Service.
New Service linking Stillington, Whitton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Great Stainton to North Tees Hospital, Roseworth Tesco and Stockton High Street.
Financial Threshold for 4 months: £75,000.
Financial Threshold for 6 months (if 2 month optional extension is utilised): £110,000.
Contract 1. Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18
Lots
Lot 1. Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18
Supplier
Contract value
- £165,000 excluding VAT
- £198,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 18 July 2026
- Possible extension to 26 September 2026
- 5 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
There is the option to extend the contract for an additional 2 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract 2. Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a
Lots
Lot 2. Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a
Supplier
Contract value
- £322,000 excluding VAT
- £386,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 12 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 March 2026 to 18 July 2026
- Possible extension to 26 September 2026
- 5 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract 3. Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A
Lots
Lot 3. Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A
Supplier
Contract value
- £75,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 18 July 2026
- Possible extension to 26 September 2026
- 5 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
There is an option to extend for 2 additional months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract 4. Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29)
Lots
Lot 4. Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29)
Supplier
Contract value
- £110,000 excluding VAT
- £132,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 March 2026 to 18 July 2026
- Possible extension to 26 September 2026
- 5 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
There is an option to extend for 2 additional months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract 5. Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B
Lots
Lot 5. Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B
Supplier
Contract value
- £72,000 excluding VAT
- £86,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 March 2026 to 18 July 2026
- Possible extension to 26 September 2026
- 5 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract 6. Middlesbrough Service – RP1, covering Riverside Park
Lots
Lot 6. Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park
Supplier
Contract value
- £118,000 excluding VAT
- £141,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 18 July 2026
- Possible extension to 26 September 2026
- 5 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract 7. Stockton Service – 35
Lots
Lot 7. Stockton Service - 35
Supplier
Contract value
- £91,000 excluding VAT
- £109,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 March 2026 to 18 July 2026
- Possible extension to 26 September 2026
- 5 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract 8. Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2
Lots
Lot 8. Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £246,000 excluding VAT
- £295,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 12 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 18 July 2026
- Possible extension to 26 September 2026
- 5 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract 9. Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41
Lots
Lot 9. Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41
Supplier
Contract value
- £231,000 excluding VAT
- £277,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 12 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 18 July 2026
- Possible extension to 26 September 2026
- 5 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
There is an option to extend for an additional 2 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract 10. Hartlepool – New Service linking Elwick and Dalton Piercy with Hartlepool Sixth Form and Hartlepool Town Centre
Lots
Lot 10. Hartlepool - New Service linking Elwick and Dalton Piercy with Hartlepool Sixth Form and Hartlepool Town Centre
Supplier
Contract value
- £110,000 excluding VAT
- £132,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 18 July 2026
- Possible extension to 18 September 2026
- 5 months, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
There is the option to extend the contract for an additional 2 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract 11. Darlington & Stockton – New Service linking Stillington, Whitton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Great Stainton to North Tees Hospital, Roseworth Tesco and Stockton High Street
Lots
Lot 11. Darlington & Stockton - New Service linking Stillington, Whitton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Great Stainton to North Tees Hospital, Roseworth Tesco and Stockton High Street
Supplier
Contract value
- £110,000 excluding VAT
- £132,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 18 July 2026
- Possible extension to 18 September 2026
- 5 months, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
There is the option to extend the contract for an additional 2 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29)
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 6. Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 7. Stockton Service - 35
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 8. Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 9. Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 10. Hartlepool - New Service linking Elwick and Dalton Piercy with Hartlepool Sixth Form and Hartlepool Town Centre
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 11. Darlington & Stockton - New Service linking Stillington, Whitton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Great Stainton to North Tees Hospital, Roseworth Tesco and Stockton High Street
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY
1 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park
Sunderland
SR3 3XP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Richard McGowan
Email: mcgowanr@arriva.co.uk
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18
Contract 4. Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29)
Cleveland Transit Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHT-3734-NQVH
Cleveland Transit Limited, One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Steve Walker
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a
Contract 3. Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A
Contract 5. Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B
Contract 6. Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park
Contract 7. Stockton Service - 35
Contract 8. Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2
Contract 9. Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41
Contract 10. Hartlepool - New Service linking Elwick and Dalton Piercy with Hartlepool Sixth Form and Hartlepool Town Centre
Contract 11. Darlington & Stockton - New Service linking Stillington, Whitton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Great Stainton to North Tees Hospital, Roseworth Tesco and Stockton High Street
Contracting authority
Tees Valley Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNG-8971-ZVCR
Teesside Airport Business Suite, Teesside International Airport
Darlington
DL2 1NJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government