Bus Service 5A

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Published: Jun 22, 2026

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Stephensons of Essex Ltd — £987,806

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Urban Mobility. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The Authority is seeking to award a bus contract to a supplier for the following requirements: The supply of local bus services (St Ives, Longstanton P&R to Bar Hill). 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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 058711-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has issued 33 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 28 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 058711-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Stephensons of Essex Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Stephensons of Essex Ltd was awarded the contract for £987,806. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.