Review of Implementation Pathways for Bus Franchising Scheme

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

Published: Oct 14, 2025

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Steer Davies Gleave — £100,000

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (transport & logistics): Review of Implementation Pathways for Bus Franchising Scheme. By Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined.

This is a consulting contract in the transport and logistics, information and communication technology and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure and Urban Mobility. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 100,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the transport and logistics sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Further Competition Invitation relates to the Further Competition to award a Lump Sum Contract to a Supplier with option to extend the contract based on costs within a pricing table.

Provide consultancy services for an independently-chaired review commissioned to ascertain the best implementation pathways to bus franchising for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority following the election of Mayor Paul Bristow. This review will provide an independent expert-led assessment of feasible delivery options for implementing franchising, grounded in an understanding of the updated policy environment, revenue landscape, bus network planning principles and intermodal integration opportunities.

The review will commence in September 2025 and is aimed to be largely completed within three months of supplier contracts being signed, with the fourth month used for clarifications and support to the independent Chair and CPCA officers.

This Further Competition Invitation contains the information and instructions the Potential Provider needs to submit a Tender. The initial Contract will be for a period of 4 months and will include an option for the Contract to be extend by up to a further 1 year and 8 months making a total, maximum duration of 2 years.

This Further Competition is being conducted under the CCS Transport Technology and Associated Services Framework Agreement (reference RM6099) - Lot 1.. CPV: Transport systems consultancy services (71311200). Procedure: Other - . Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 14, 2025. Last refreshed 5 days ago. Reference: CPCA001-DN784541-77362435. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has issued 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 9 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: February 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CPCA001-DN784541-77362435 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Steer Davies Gleave. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Cambridgeshire & 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 Consulting 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?

Steer Davies Gleave was awarded the contract for £100,000. 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.