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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Park & Ride Bus Services"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Park & Ride Bus Services

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0459886c-18c2-4d4e-839e-a26a8a16d607

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## Summary

Teesside University, located in Middlesbrough, is conducting an open procurement process for park and ride bus services, with a focus on hiring buses and coaches with drivers to operate between Cannon Park and Teesside University on Dunning Road. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the process began on 26th August 2025, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 16th September 2025. The contract is initially set for three years, beginning on 1st October 2025, with an option for two one-year extensions, concluding potentially on 1st October 2030.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which align with the service scope of bus and coach hire. With a contract value ranging from £100,000 to £500,000 GBP, businesses offering transportation services stand to benefit significantly from participation. The open procedure under which this procurement is being conducted makes it an accessible opportunity for a wide array of businesses that can meet the service requirements and delivery schedules outlined. This initiative could yield growth and increased visibility within the transportation industry for successfully awarded firms.

## Notice

To provide a park and ride bus service from Cannon Park, Middlesbrough to Teesside University, Dunning Road. See Section 2 for full specification This contract will be for an initial 3 years with an option to extend for 1 year + 1 year Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d60ba09-de5e-45fd-b6c7-b6f52f4bffbe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d60ba09-de5e-45fd-b6c7-b6f52f4bffbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d60ba09-de5e-45fd-b6c7-b6f52f4bffbe
  26th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Park-&-Ride-Bus-Services/52UW9GT3KA
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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