Contracting Authorities

Contracting authority:

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PDNG-8971-ZVCR

Address:

Teesside Airport Business Suite, Teesside International Airport
Darlington
DL2 1NJ
UK

Contact name:

Procurement

Email:

procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Open procedure

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

TVCA-PROC-0820 - Supported Bus Services

Reference number:

TVCA-PROC-0820

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

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 are separated into Lots. Providers can bid on as few or as many lots as they deem appropriate.

A maximum budget of £15,049,000 is available to deliver these contracts including the utilisation of all options to extend.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1047296100

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3VQ37RDQ8J

Total value (estimated):

GBP 15,049,000 excluding VAT

GBP 18,058,800 including VAT

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:

Not provided

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:

Not provided

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Not provided

Contract value:

GBP 18,058,800 including VAT

Contract Details

Contract 1

Title:

Lot 1: Darlington Services 16, 17 & 18

Reference number:

1

Contract value:

GBP 1,116,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

28/09/2026 to 25/03/2027

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Arriva Durham County

Companies House:

02404350

Address:

1 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park
Sunderland
SR3 3XP
UK

Email:

mcgowanr@arriva.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 2

Title:

Lot 2: Darlington and Stockton Services - 6 & 6a

Reference number:

2

Contract value:

GBP 2,454,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

27/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Cleveland Transit Ltd

Companies House:

02546698

Address:

Cleveland Transit Limited, One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
UK

Email:

Steve.walker@stagecoachbus.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 3

Title:

Lot 3: Hartlepool Services - 3 & 3A

Reference number:

3

Contract value:

GBP 514,800 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

28/09/2026 to 25/05/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Cleveland Transit Ltd

Companies House:

02546698

Address:

Cleveland Transit Limited, One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
UK

Email:

Steve.walker@stagecoachbus.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 4

Title:

Lot 4: Middlesbrough Service - Cypress Road & Nunthorpe (Currently provided under Service 29)

Reference number:

4

Contract value:

GBP 888,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

27/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Arriva Durham County

Companies House:

02404350

Address:

1 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park
Sunderland
SR3 3XP
UK

Email:

mcgowanr@arriva.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 5

Title:

Lot 5: Middlesbrough Service - 13 & 13B

Reference number:

5

Contract value:

GBP 606,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

27/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Cleveland Transit Ltd

Companies House:

02546698

Address:

Cleveland Transit Limited, One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
UK

Email:

Steve.walker@stagecoachbus.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 6

Title:

Lot 6: Middlesbrough Service – RP1, covering Riverside Park

Reference number:

6

Contract value:

GBP 570,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

28/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Cleveland Transit Ltd

Companies House:

02546698

Address:

Cleveland Transit Limited, One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
UK

Email:

Steve.walker@stagecoachbus.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 7

Title:

Lot 7: Stockton Service – 35

Reference number:

7

Contract value:

GBP 744,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

27/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Cleveland Transit Ltd

Companies House:

02546698

Address:

Cleveland Transit Limited, One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
UK

Email:

Steve.walker@stagecoachbus.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 8

Title:

Lot 8: Redcar & Cleveland Services - 1 & 2

Reference number:

8

Contract value:

GBP 1,878,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

28/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Cleveland Transit Ltd

Companies House:

02546698

Address:

Cleveland Transit Limited, One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
UK

Email:

Steve.walker@stagecoachbus.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 9

Title:

Lot 9: Stockton and Hartlepool services - X40 & X41

Reference number:

9

Contract value:

GBP 1,434,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

28/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Cleveland Transit Ltd

Companies House:

02546698

Address:

Cleveland Transit Limited, One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
UK

Email:

Steve.walker@stagecoachbus.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 10

Title:

Lot 10: Hartlepool – Service 51

Reference number:

10

Contract value:

GBP 744,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

28/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Cleveland Transit Ltd

Companies House:

02546698

Address:

Cleveland Transit Limited, One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
UK

Email:

Steve.walker@stagecoachbus.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 11

Title:

Lot 11: Stockton & Darlington - Service X86 & 10 (combined)

Reference number:

11

Contract value:

GBP 1,458,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

28/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Arriva Durham County

Companies House:

02404350

Address:

1 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park
Sunderland
SR3 3XP
UK

Email:

mcgowanr@arriva.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 12

Title:

Lot 12: Stockton - Long Newton & Elton – new service

Reference number:

12

Contract value:

GBP 918,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

28/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Cleveland Transit Ltd

Companies House:

02546698

Address:

Cleveland Transit Limited, One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
UK

Email:

Steve.walker@stagecoachbus.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 13

Title:

Lot 13: Stockton - The Clarences to N'Tees – new service

Reference number:

13

Contract value:

GBP 918,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

28/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Cleveland Transit Ltd

Companies House:

02546698

Address:

Cleveland Transit Limited, One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
UK

Email:

Steve.walker@stagecoachbus.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 14

Title:

Lot 14: Middlesbrough - Park End to James Cook – new service

Reference number:

14

Contract value:

GBP 918,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

28/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Cleveland Transit Ltd

Companies House:

02546698

Address:

Cleveland Transit Limited, One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
UK

Email:

Steve.walker@stagecoachbus.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 15

Title:

~Lot 16: Middlesbrough Service linking Stainton and Hemlington to Coulby Newham (Parkway Centre) and Nunthorpe.

Reference number:

16

Contract value:

GBP 918,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

28/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Cleveland Transit Ltd

Companies House:

02546698

Address:

Cleveland Transit Limited, One Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
UK

Email:

Steve.walker@stagecoachbus.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 16

Title:

Lot 18: Darlington service - School Aycliffe - new service

Reference number:

18

Contract value:

GBP 918,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

26/06/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

27/07/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

28/09/2026 to 25/03/2028

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

60112000 - Public road transport services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Assessment summaries sent:

30/06/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Arriva Durham County

Companies House:

02404350

Address:

1 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park
Sunderland
SR3 3XP
UK

Email:

mcgowanr@arriva.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Other organisations

Not provided