---
title: "Sunderland Connect Bus Services July 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06983d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS"
published: "2026-07-15"
---

# Sunderland Connect Bus Services July 2026

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06983d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066828-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 5 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,955 |
| Lots value | £550,955 |
| Awards value | £520,175 |
| Contracts value | £520,175 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5DE |
| 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 | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JIM HUGHES COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066828-2026
- 2 Jul 2026 at 09:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062128-2026
- 9 Jun 2026 at 15:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054420-2026
- 5 Jun 2026 at 09:07 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053156-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 16:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044149-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066828-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062128-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054420-2026
  9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053156-2026
  5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044149-2026
  13th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jhcoaches.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nexus.org.uk/
- https://www.open-uk.org/

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