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Sunderland Connect Bus Services July 2026

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 14:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Jul 2026 at 10:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

09 Jun 2026 at 16:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

05 Jun 2026 at 10:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

13 May 2026 at 17:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Sunderland Connect Bus Services in July 2026 is conducted by Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, located in Newcastle upon Tyne. The process, which belongs to the services industry category, specifically focuses on transport services excluding waste transport. This tender aims to enhance public transport links in Sunderland, particularly benefiting the University of Sunderland's students and staff, as well as the general public. Completed on 15th July 2026, the procurement utilised an open and competitive flexible procedure, aligning under the special regime of utilities. The contract period runs from 20th July 2026 to 5th September 2027, delivering public-service buses in the UKC region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in public transportation and related services. The competitive flexible procedure indicates a welcoming environment for diverse business participation, with a contract value not exceeding £5 million, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises. With a specific emphasis on quality and price, businesses with expertise in efficiently managing and operating transport services will find this tender particularly advantageous. Furthermore, the successful award to JIM HUGHES COACHES LIMITED, a local SME, highlights that businesses capable of providing innovative and reliable transport solutions are well-suited to compete in similar procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sunderland Connect Bus Services July 2026

Notice Description

Contract given to promote and continue the public transport links in Sunderland, offering a service to the staff and students attending the University of Sunderland, as well as the general public.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06983d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066828-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,955 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,955 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£520,175 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£520,175 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 5 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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

Jim Hughes Coaches Limited

Further Information

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