---
title: "NEX23/28 Sunderland Connect University Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d09b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEXUS"
published: "2023-08-08"
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# NEX23/28 Sunderland Connect University Bus Service

Buyer: NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d09b

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the NEX23/28 Sunderland Connect University Bus Service has been completed. Nexus is the buying organization based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The procurement involved road transport services with specific requirements for bus operation in Tyne and Wear. The contract covers the period from 11th September 2023 to 8th September 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies in the road transport services industry, especially those specializing in operating local bus services. Businesses providing low floor, easy access buses meeting Euro 6 engine emission standards and Equality Act 2010 requirements are well-suited to compete. The active status of the tender indicates a potential for ongoing business engagement and development within the specified timeframe.

## Notice

The procurement of the operation of 'Registered Local Bus services' in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 11th September 2023. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term will be from 11th September 2023 to 8th September 2024. The contracts will be tendered on the basis of operating specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 6 engine emission standards and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity of between 48 and 84 passengers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of the operation of 'Registered Local Bus services' in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 11th September 2023. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term will be from 11th September 2023 to 8th September 2024. The contracts will be tendered on the basis of operating specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 6 engine emission standards and meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with a minimum capacity of between 48 and 84 passengers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023042-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2023 - 8 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEXUS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GO NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2023 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023042-2023
- 31 May 2023 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015397-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org
- http://www.nexus.org.uk

## Provenance

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