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Taxibus Services - May 2026

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 08:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

30 Mar 2026 at 15:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 16:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, has awarded contracts for Taxibus services to commence in May 2026 around the Tyne and Wear area. The procurement process, initiated in February 2026, followed an open competition below the threshold, focusing on services including public-service buses and public road transport services. The awarded contracts encompass multiple routes, such as Kibblesworth to Barley Mow and Gateshead Interchange to Bensham Hill Hospital. Service contracts are scheduled to commence on 10 May 2026 and continue until 8 May 2027. The procurement falls under the utilities special regime with the legal basis founded on UK legislation 2023/54.

This Taxibus tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in public transportation services. With contracts available for providing key transport links in the North East of England, businesses involved in vehicular transport logistics, particularly those experienced with public-service operations, stand to benefit greatly. Innovative transport solutions and competitive pricing could be advantageous in securing similar tenders in the future. The contract award details reinforce the need for businesses to present strong proposals focusing on efficient service delivery and operational excellence within the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxibus Services - May 2026

Notice Description

Contract awarded for the commencement of Taxibus services around Tyne and Wear.

Lot Information

1071 (Service TB14) 1072 (Service TB22 and TB23) 1073 (service TB29)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038898-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,318 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£106,318 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£106,318 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£106,318 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 8 May 2027 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD

Further Information

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