Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority · Awarded contract

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Independent Review of Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

Awarded 05 Oct 2025

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Awarded05 Oct 2025

Value£100,000.00

SupplierSteer Davies Gleave

AgencyCambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 9mo ago4mo term

Awarded 5 Oct 2025Expired 5 Feb 2026

About

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority awarded a contract to Steer Davies Gleave for consultancy services to conduct an independently-chaired review of implementation pathways for bus franchising.

The review will provide an independent expert-led assessment of feasible delivery options, grounded in the updated policy environment, revenue landscape, bus network planning principles, and intermodal integration opportunities.

The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced in September 2025 and is set for completion within four months, with an option to extend for up to an additional 1 year and 8 months, for a maximum duration of 2 years.

The procurement was conducted under the CCS Transport Technology and Associated Services Framework Agreement (RM6099) - Lot 1.

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