---
title: "Coach Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051774"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051774.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD COLLEGE"
published: "2025-09-02"
---

# Coach Hire

Buyer: GATESHEAD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051774

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Gateshead College, a public authority based in Gateshead, United Kingdom, involved the open procurement of coach hire services with drivers. This tender was aimed at providing a comprehensive Student Transport Service between College sites and various locations locally, regionally, and nationally. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the process reached the Award stage, culminating in a contract awarded on 19th August 2025, valued at £650,000 GBP. The initial contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with a potential extension option for two additional years. Stanley Travel (North East) Limited, a large-scale supplier from Stanley, was identified as the service provider for this tender within the services category, specifically classified under the hire of buses and coaches with drivers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in providing coach hire with drivers. Companies capable of offering ad-hoc transportation solutions for educational and sporting events will find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. The significant contract value and the potential for extension provide a stable revenue stream and the chance to establish a long-term relationship with a public sector client. Businesses that can deliver according to high standards in both price and quality, and that are adept at operating within the educational sector, stand to gain substantial business growth from securing such contracts.

## Notice

The College is seeking to appoint a Supplier to provide coach hire with driver services, in order to provide a comprehensive Student Transport Service between College sites, and to/from various other locations, locally, regionally and nationally. This may include, but is not limited to, providing transportation to sporting and other educational events. This will be on an ad-hoc basis, as and when required. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=977376842

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be option for the College to extend for one further period of 24 months. Any extension offered will be subject to satisfactory contract performance and the College still having adequate funding and requirement for the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052996-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| Contracts value | £650,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COLLEGE |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 3BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STANLEY TRAVEL (NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 08:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052996-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046397-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022811-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052996-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046397-2025
  6th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022811-2025
  19th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=977376842
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/75EF882744
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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