Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d09-6d16-708a-a379-a9f13c0e1a05/review-of-implementation-pathways-for-bus-franchising-scheme

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Review of Implementation Pathways for Bus Franchising Scheme

[Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cambridgeshire-peterborough-combined-authority)

Estimated value

£100,000

Published

14 Oct 2025

Deadline

Closed

17 Sept 2025

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

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.

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## CPV classification

Transport systems consultancy services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/87fcc0fc-69df-4560-a81d-495487631863)

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