Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: Park & Ride Bus Services

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

26 Aug 2025 at 12:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University, located in Middlesbrough, is conducting an open procurement process for park and ride bus services, with a focus on hiring buses and coaches with drivers to operate between Cannon Park and Teesside University on Dunning Road. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the process began on 26th August 2025, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 16th September 2025. The contract is initially set for three years, beginning on 1st October 2025, with an option for two one-year extensions, concluding potentially on 1st October 2030.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which align with the service scope of bus and coach hire. With a contract value ranging from £100,000 to £500,000 GBP, businesses offering transportation services stand to benefit significantly from participation. The open procedure under which this procurement is being conducted makes it an accessible opportunity for a wide array of businesses that can meet the service requirements and delivery schedules outlined. This initiative could yield growth and increased visibility within the transportation industry for successfully awarded firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Park & Ride Bus Services

Notice Description

To provide a park and ride bus service from Cannon Park, Middlesbrough to Teesside University, Dunning Road. See Section 2 for full specification This contract will be for an initial 3 years with an option to extend for 1 year + 1 year Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0459886c-18c2-4d4e-839e-a26a8a16d607
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d60ba09-de5e-45fd-b6c7-b6f52f4bffbe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Paula Lamb
Contact Email
tenders@tees.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01642384507

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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