---
title: "Minibuses - Home to School Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d5a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067d5a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-07"
---

# Minibuses - Home to School Transport

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d5a

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## Summary

South Tyneside Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for the purchase of six minibuses designated for home to school transport within the United Kingdom. The procurement process was executed under UK legal regulation 2023/54 and utilised a direct award method, facilitated by ranking first on the TPPL Framework. This process culminated in a pending award as of 7th April 2026. The contract period is set from 7th April 2026 to 31st May 2026. The transaction falls under the 'goods' procurement category, specifically focusing on minibuses, with a gross value of £350,815.

This tender presents a significant business expansion opportunity for businesses specialising in producing or supplying minibuses. GM Coachwork Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Newton Abbot, has been identified as the successful supplier, accessing the opportunity through a direct award. Such procurement can provide sustained business growth, particularly for firms with strong logistical capabilities and compliance with public authority requirements. Businesses adept at delivering goods efficiently within the specified contract timelines would be particularly well-suited for such opportunities.

## Notice

Purchase of 6 Minibuses - Home to School Transport

### Procurement Information

Ranked 1st on TPPL Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031633-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £292,346 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GM COACHWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 15:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031633-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031633-2026
  7th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmcoachwork.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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