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Secured Bus Services July 2025

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 11:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 May 2025 at 23:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 17:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, operating as Nexus, which has completed the tender for securing bus services titled "Secured Bus Services July 2025". This procurement exercise is within the public transport industry category, specifically focusing on public road transport services, and is situated in the Tyne and Wear region, North East England. The procurement was conducted using an open competitive flexible procedure, with contracts scheduled to start on 20 July 2025 and end on 18 July 2026, with a potential extension of one additional year. This tendering process was marked by significant activity, with the final award decisions published on 26 September 2025.

This procurement represents a viable opportunity for businesses specialising in public transport, especially those capable of providing services that are inclusive, eco-friendly, and compliant with relevant emission standards. It is suited to both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), evidenced by their active participation in the bidding process. With various suppliers successfully securing sections of the contract, such as CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD and Go North East Limited, the tender offers significant business growth potential, paving the way for long-term engagement within the public transport sector in the Tyne and Wear locality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secured Bus Services July 2025

Notice Description

The procurement of the operation of Registered Local Bus services in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 20 July 2025. Contracts will be let and operate between 20July 2025 to 18 July 2026 with the option to extend for a period of one year. Services provided will operate to 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 in the procurement documents. All additional information, service and suitability requirements were set out within the procurement documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At its sole discretion, Nexus may extend the contract(s) by a further period of one year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eec9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060042-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,778,517 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,778,517 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A 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
NE4 5DE
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
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BUSWAYS TRAVEL SERVICES LIMITED

CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD

Go North East Limited

NORTHSTAR CONSTELLATION LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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