Award

Provision of Pool to School Transport

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 17:17

TenderUpdate

03 Feb 2026 at 15:59

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council, located in North Tyneside, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Pool to School Transport," focusing on non-scheduled passenger transport services within the UKC22 region. After an open competition below the threshold, the contract was awarded to TOURMASTER TRAVEL LIMITED, with a gross value of £90,000 GBP. The procurement process involved a tender stage, followed by the award phase announced on 26th March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2026, lasting until 31st August 2029, with an option to renew for an additional six months, as overseen by North Tyneside Borough Council.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs in the services sector if similar opportunities arise. Businesses specialising in transport services or those with expertise in efficiently managing scheduled and unscheduled transport operations would be ideally suited to compete in such tenders. The quality response emphasizing social value alongside competitive pricing makes it an attractive prospect for firms willing to align with public procurement evaluation strategies. Engaging with local councils in similar tenders can expand business operations and strengthen a firm's presence within the sub-central government procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Provision of Pool to School Transport

Notice Description

School to pool and pool to school swimming transport hire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 6 month extension option is available. This will be exercised at the discretion of North Tyneside Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028190-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOURMASTER TRAVEL

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