Tender

Provision of Pool to School Transport

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of pool to school transport services, concerning the transportation of students for swimming activities. This falls under the industry category of road transport services and is located within the region UKC22, United Kingdom. The procurement process, currently active and in the tender stage, follows an open competition method with a contract value of £90,000. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 3rd March 2026, and can make enquiries until 24th February 2026. The contract, starting on 1st September 2026, is set to conclude on 31st August 2029, with an optional six-month extension at the council's discretion.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in road transport services, particularly those capable of catering to educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the tender's below-threshold classification, which aims to foster engagement from a diverse array of suppliers. The procurement evaluation will use a weighted scorecard, with 60% attributed to quality and social value and 40% to pricing. This focus on quality, alongside equitable competition, makes it an ideal prospect for businesses seeking to expand into the public sector transport niche.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009586-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@northtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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