Award

Group Travel

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 14:38

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Group Travel and Shopper Transport Services" is spearheaded by the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This initiative focuses on the industry category of public road transport services, operating within the UKC2 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure, with contracts scheduled to commence on 12th September 2025 and run until 12th September 2027, including an optional two-year extension. Both the tender and award procedures have been marked as complete, with multiple lots being awarded. The upcoming critical date includes the contract signature set for 12th September 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the public transport sector. The structured framework, comprising multiple lots, allows various service providers to engage specifically in local authority areas such as Sunderland, South Tyneside, Newcastle, and North Tyneside. Ideal candidates are businesses with a fleet featuring fully licenced Public Service Vehicles or Community Transport vehicles accommodating accessibility needs, including wheelchair access. Furthermore, this procurement is highly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, given the open competition designed to encourage diverse participation and promote economic growth within these communities.

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Notice Title

Group Travel

Notice Description

The procurement of the operation of Group Travel & Shoppers Services in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 12th September 2025. The contracts will be let and operate between 12th September 2025 to 12th September 2027. There is an option to extend for a further two years, to be reviewed annually. Services provided will operate to specified timetables. Vehicles used in the performance of this Contract will be fully licensed as a Public Service Vehicle (PCV) or a Community Transport vehicle, licenced under Section 19 of the Transport Act, 1985 (CT). They will also be compliant with the terms of the Equality Act 2010. Vehicles will have a minimum 16 seats and be capable of being configured to carry a minimum of two wheelchairs with a minimum of eight seated passengers. All additional information, service and suitability requirements is set out within the procurement documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland)

Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland). The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures. Drivers must be fully conversant with the route and operational details prior to commencing operation. Operational hours are from 07:00 to 00:00, Monday to Friday.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further two years, to be reviewed annually.

Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)

Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 Sunderland and South Tyneside. The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures. Drivers must be fully conversant with the route and operational details prior to commencing operation. Operational hours are from 07:00 to 00:00, Monday to Friday.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further two years, to be reviewed annually.

Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)

Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 Sunderland and South Tyneside. The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures. Operational hours are from 07:00 to 00:00, Monday to Friday.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further two years, to be reviewed annually.

Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)

Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)/ The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures. Operational hours - 07:00 to 00:00, Monday to Friday.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further two years, to be reviewed annually.

Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)

Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 - Sunderland and South Tyneside. The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures. Operational hours: 07:00 to 00:00; Monday - Friday.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further two years, to be reviewed annually.

Lot 6 - 9980/MC/S/6 (Sunderland)

Lot 6 - 9980/MC/S/6 (Sunderland). The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures. Drivers must be fully conversant with the route and operational details prior to commencing operation. Operational hours - 07:00 to 00:00, Monday - Friday.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further two years, to be reviewed annually.

Lot 7 - 9981/MC/N/7 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)

Lot 7: 9981/MC/N/7 - Newcastle and North Tyneside: The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures. Drivers must be fully conversant with the route and operational details prior to commencing operation. Operational hours are from 07:00 to 00:00, Monday - Friday.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further two years, to be reviewed annually.

Lot 8 - 9982/MC/N/8 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)

Lot 8: 9982/MC/N/8 - Newcastle and North Tyneside. The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures. Operational hours: 07:00 to 00:00, Monday - Friday.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further two years, to be reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054933
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052544-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,099,995 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£378,915 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@nexus.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5DE
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
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
2
Supplier Names

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

COMPASS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

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