Scope
Reference
DN790656
Description
The Authority is seeking to award a bus service contract to a supplier for the following requirements:
The supply of local bus services (Ramsey to Peterborough)
Contracts funded with money allocated by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to support local bus services.
From 1st January 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 Thursday 1st January 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £675,000 excluding VAT
- £810,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
From 1st January 2026 for 24 months + 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Submission
Deadline for requests to participate
10 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Interested parties are invited to download and engage with the opportunity by;
(a) Going to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
(b) Select Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority from the organization list
(c) Searching for opportunity: Bus Service X31; Ref: DN790656
(d) Express an interest
(e) Access and download the Tender documents from the website and respond in accordance with the contained instructions.
Alternatively, you can access the direct link to the opportunity here:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 October 2025
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 & Peterborough Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBXV-5726-VWGJ
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, 2nd floor, Pathfinder House, St Mary's Street
Huntingdon
PE29 3TN
United Kingdom
Contact name: CPCA Procurement
Telephone: +44 1480277180
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government