Award

Coach Hire

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 08:12

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 09:05

Tender

19 May 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gateshead College, a public authority based in Gateshead, United Kingdom, involved the open procurement of coach hire services with drivers. This tender was aimed at providing a comprehensive Student Transport Service between College sites and various locations locally, regionally, and nationally. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the process reached the Award stage, culminating in a contract awarded on 19th August 2025, valued at £650,000 GBP. The initial contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with a potential extension option for two additional years. Stanley Travel (North East) Limited, a large-scale supplier from Stanley, was identified as the service provider for this tender within the services category, specifically classified under the hire of buses and coaches with drivers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in providing coach hire with drivers. Companies capable of offering ad-hoc transportation solutions for educational and sporting events will find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. The significant contract value and the potential for extension provide a stable revenue stream and the chance to establish a long-term relationship with a public sector client. Businesses that can deliver according to high standards in both price and quality, and that are adept at operating within the educational sector, stand to gain substantial business growth from securing such contracts.

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Notice Title

Coach Hire

Notice Description

The College is seeking to appoint a Supplier to provide coach hire with driver services, in order to provide a comprehensive Student Transport Service between College sites, and to/from various other locations, locally, regionally and nationally. This may include, but is not limited to, providing transportation to sporting and other educational events. This will be on an ad-hoc basis, as and when required. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=977376842

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be option for the College to extend for one further period of 24 months. Any extension offered will be subject to satisfactory contract performance and the College still having adequate funding and requirement for the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051774
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052996-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@gateshead.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01914900300

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3BE
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANLEY TRAVEL (NORTH EAST

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