- 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
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.
1Darlington Services - 16, 17 & 18
2Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a
3Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A
4Middlesbrough Service - Covering Evenings, Sundays, and daytime provision to Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29)
5Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B
6Middlesbrough Service - RP1, covering Riverside Park
7Middlesbrough Service - 35
8Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2
9Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41
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Total value (estimated)
- £1,430,000 excluding VAT
- £1,716,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
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 value (estimated)
- £165,000 excluding VAT
- £198,000 including VAT
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.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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 value (estimated)
- £322,000 excluding VAT
- £386,400 including VAT
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.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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 value (estimated)
- £75,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000 including VAT
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.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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 value (estimated)
- £110,000 excluding VAT
- £132,000 including VAT
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.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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 value (estimated)
- £72,000 excluding VAT
- £86,400 including VAT
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.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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 value (estimated)
- £118,000 excluding VAT
- £141,600 including VAT
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.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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 value (estimated)
- £91,000 excluding VAT
- £109,200 including VAT
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.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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 value (estimated)
- £246,000 excluding VAT
- £295,200 including VAT
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.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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 value (estimated)
- £231,000 excluding VAT
- £277,200 including VAT
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.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
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
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 January 2026, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50% |
| Quality Questions | Quality | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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