Scope
Reference
TVCA-PROC-0578
Description
Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, are inviting submissions to a pre-tender market engagement for a Demand Responsive Bus Service covering various areas of the Tees Valley region.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 May 2025
Engagement process description
Tees Flex is an on-demand bus service which was introduced to the TVCA local area in early 2020. The service is currently contracted until August 2025, and we are therefore engaging with the local market to understand operator capacity and interest moving forward.
Covering various locations across the Tees Valley.
Responses to this pre-tender market engagement opportunity can be submitted through Proactis at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ce67c92c-831b-f011-8136-005056b64545
Queries regarding this process and/or the content of this PTME should be submitted as clarification requests via the portal, no communication will be accepted via other means.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
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
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government