This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jun 2023 at 11:00

Tender

05 Apr 2023 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Nexus, the buying organisation, issuing a tender titled "NEX23/20 July Bus Tender" in the services category for road transport services in Tyne and Wear. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract status marked as complete. The tender aims to operate local bus services starting from 23rd July 2023. The deadline for this tender was on 2nd May 2023.

This public procurement opportunity by Nexus for bus services offers growth potential for businesses providing transportation services. Companies in the road transport sector, especially those with experience in operating bus services and meeting specific vehicle emission and accessibility standards, are well-suited to compete. The awarded contract has been signed with Go North East, a large-scale supplier, indicating scope for future collaborations and business expansion in the transportation industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NEX23/20 July Bus Tender

Notice Description

The procurement of the operation of 'Registered Local Bus services' in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 23rd July 2023. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term will be from 23rd July 2023 to 20th July 2024. The contracts will be tendered on the basis of operating specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 5 or Euro 6 engine emission standards depending on the service tendered and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity specified within the individual Invitations to Tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of the operation of 'Registered Local Bus services' in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 23rd July 2023. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term will be from 23rd July 2023 to 20th July 2024. The contracts will be tendered on the basis of operating specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 5 or Euro 6 engine emission standards depending on the service tendered and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity specified within the individual Invitations to Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bceb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018365-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2023 - 20 Jul 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nexus
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4AX
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Central Taxi Gateshead

Central Taxi Gateshead Limited

Go North East

Jim Hughes Coaches

Stagecoach North East

Further Information

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