- Lot 1. Contract 1006 (Service 18)
- Lot 3. Contract 1007 (Service 19, 19A, 335)
- Lot 4. Contract 1008 (service 32 and 32A)
- Lot 5. Contract 1009 (Service 35)
- Lot 6. Contract 1013 (Service 54)
- Lot 7. Contract 1005 (Service 301)
- Lot 8. Contract 1015 (Service 317)
- Lot 9. Contract 1029 (Service 333)
- Lot 10. Contract 1016 (Service 341 and 342)
- Lot 11. Contract 1017 (Service 350 and 351)
- Lot 12. Contract 1001 (Service 599)
- Lot 13. Contract 1025 (Service 653)
- Lot 14. Contract 1002 (Service 787)
- Lot 16. Contract 1021 (Service W1 and W2)
- Lot 17. Contract 1022 (Service X46)
- Lot 18. Contract 1023 (Service X78)
Scope
Reference
NEX25/80
Description
Award notice for March 2026 bus services around Tyne and wear.
Lot 1. Contract 1006 (Service 18)
Description
Bus service supplying routes to and from:Service 18 - Walker to Benton
Lot 3. Contract 1007 (Service 19, 19A, 335)
Description
Bus services serving routes to:Service 19 - Killingworth to and from North ShieldsService 19A - Cramlington to and from North ShieldsService 335 - Killingworth to and from Hadrian Park
Lot 4. Contract 1008 (service 32 and 32A)
Description
Bus Route service for routes:Service 32 - Walker to North KentonService 32A - Walker to North Kenton
Lot 5. Contract 1009 (Service 35)
Description
Bus service supplying routes to and from:Service 35 - Newcastle to Fawdon
Lot 6. Contract 1013 (Service 54)
Description
Bus route serving:Service 54 - Newcastle to Whitley Bay
Lot 7. Contract 1005 (Service 301)
Description
Bus Service route:Service 301 - Whitley Bay to Metrocentre
Lot 8. Contract 1015 (Service 317)
Description
Bus Route supplying services from:Service 317 - Wallsend to Whitley Bay
Lot 9. Contract 1029 (Service 333)
Description
Bus service supplying services to:Service 333 - North Shields Ferry to North Shields
Lot 10. Contract 1016 (Service 341 and 342)
Description
Bus service supplying through areas:Service 341 - Hadrian Park to KingstonService 342 - Kingston to Hadrian Park
Lot 11. Contract 1017 (Service 350 and 351)
Description
Bus service supplying service routes to:Service 350 and 351 - Newcastle to Whitley Bay
Lot 12. Contract 1001 (Service 599)
Description
Bus service supplying routes to:Service 599 - Hebburn to Sunderland
Lot 13. Contract 1025 (Service 653)
Description
Bus service supplying routes to:Service 653 - Freeman Hospital to Battle Hill
Lot 14. Contract 1002 (Service 787)
Description
Bus Service supplying routes to:Service 787 - Airport to Byker
Lot 16. Contract 1021 (Service W1 and W2)
Description
Bus service supplying routes to:Service W1 and W2 - Whitley Bay Loop
Lot 17. Contract 1022 (Service X46)
Description
Bus service supplying routes to:Service X46 - Newcastle to Great Park
Lot 18. Contract 1023 (Service X78)
Description
Bus service supplying routes to:Service X78 - Newcastle to Ponteland
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Contract 1006 (Service 18)
Lots
Lot 1. Contract 1006 (Service 18)
Supplier
Contract value
- £586,860 excluding VAT
- £733,575 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 2. Lot 3 - Contract 1007 (Service 19, 19A, 335)
Lots
Lot 3. Contract 1007 (Service 19, 19A, 335)
Supplier
Contract value
- £795,814 excluding VAT
- £994,768 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 3. Lot 4 - Contract 1008 (Service 32 and 32A)
Lots
Lot 4. Contract 1008 (service 32 and 32A)
Supplier
Contract value
- £890,078 excluding VAT
- £1,112,598 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 4. Lot 5 - Contract 1009 (Service 35)
Lots
Lot 5. Contract 1009 (Service 35)
Supplier
Contract value
- £363,629 excluding VAT
- £454,536 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 5. Lot 6 - Contract 1013 (Service 54)
Lots
Lot 6. Contract 1013 (Service 54)
Supplier
Contract value
- £111,188 excluding VAT
- £138,985 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 6. Lot 7 - Contract 1005 (Service 301)
Lots
Lot 7. Contract 1005 (Service 301)
Supplier
Contract value
- £91,202 excluding VAT
- £114,003 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 7. Lot 8. Contract 1015 (Service 317)
Lots
Lot 8. Contract 1015 (Service 317)
Supplier
Contract value
- £286,424 excluding VAT
- £358,030 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 8. Lot 9. Contract 1029 (Service 333)
Lots
Lot 9. Contract 1029 (Service 333)
Supplier
Contract value
- £143,650 excluding VAT
- £179,562 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 9. Lot 10. Contract 1016 (Service 341 and 342)
Lots
Lot 10. Contract 1016 (Service 341 and 342)
Supplier
Contract value
- £696,514 excluding VAT
- £870,642 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 10. Lot 11. Contract 1017 (Services 350 and 351)
Lots
Lot 11. Contract 1017 (Service 350 and 351)
Supplier
Contract value
- £788,813 excluding VAT
- £986,016 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 11. Lot 12. Contract 1001 (Service 599)
Lots
Lot 12. Contract 1001 (Service 599)
Supplier
Contract value
- £293,366 excluding VAT
- £366,708 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 12. Lot 13. Contract 1025 (Service 653)
Lots
Lot 13. Contract 1025 (Service 653)
Supplier
Contract value
- £122,021 excluding VAT
- £152,526 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 13. Lot 14. Contract 1002 (Service 787)
Lots
Lot 14. Contract 1002 (Service 787)
Supplier
Contract value
- £105,475 excluding VAT
- £131,844 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 14. Lot 16. Contract 1021 (Service W1 and W2)
Lots
Lot 16. Contract 1021 (Service W1 and W2)
Supplier
Contract value
- £207,840 excluding VAT
- £259,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 15. Lot 17. Contract 1022 (Service X46)
Lots
Lot 17. Contract 1022 (Service X46)
Supplier
Contract value
- £142,312 excluding VAT
- £177,890 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 16. Lot 18. Contract 1023 (Service X78)
Lots
Lot 18. Contract 1023 (Service X78)
Supplier
Contract value
- £39,371 excluding VAT
- £49,214 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 20 March 2027
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Contract 1006 (Service 18)
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Contract 1007 (Service 19, 19A, 335)
- 5 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Contract 1008 (service 32 and 32A)
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Contract 1009 (Service 35)
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 6. Contract 1013 (Service 54)
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 7. Contract 1005 (Service 301)
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 8. Contract 1015 (Service 317)
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 9. Contract 1029 (Service 333)
- 5 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 10. Contract 1016 (Service 341 and 342)
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 11. Contract 1017 (Service 350 and 351)
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 12. Contract 1001 (Service 599)
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 13. Contract 1025 (Service 653)
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 14. Contract 1002 (Service 787)
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 16. Contract 1021 (Service W1 and W2)
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 17. Contract 1022 (Service X46)
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 18. Contract 1023 (Service X78)
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Suppliers
BUSWAYS TRAVEL SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02295227
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDRT-3784-GDJT
One Stockport Exchange
Stockport
SK1 3SW
United Kingdom
Email: business.development@stagecoach.com
Website: http://www.stagecoachbus.com
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 16. Lot 18. Contract 1023 (Service X78)
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
- Companies House: 06884292
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVX-9647-BBLR
Stoneygate House
Gateshead
NE10 0HJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lot 3 - Contract 1007 (Service 19, 19A, 335)
Contract 3. Lot 4 - Contract 1008 (Service 32 and 32A)
Contract 4. Lot 5 - Contract 1009 (Service 35)
Contract 10. Lot 11. Contract 1017 (Services 350 and 351)
Contract 11. Lot 12. Contract 1001 (Service 599)
Contract 12. Lot 13. Contract 1025 (Service 653)
Contract 14. Lot 16. Contract 1021 (Service W1 and W2)
Go North East Limited
- Companies House: 2057284
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTBQ-4849-GVJP
3rd Floor, 41-51 Grey Street
Newcastle
NE1 6EE
United Kingdom
Email: gne.contracts@gonortheast.co.uk
Website: http://www.gonortheast.co.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 5. Lot 6 - Contract 1013 (Service 54)
Contract 6. Lot 7 - Contract 1005 (Service 301)
Contract 7. Lot 8. Contract 1015 (Service 317)
Contract 8. Lot 9. Contract 1029 (Service 333)
Contract 9. Lot 10. Contract 1016 (Service 341 and 342)
Contract 13. Lot 14. Contract 1002 (Service 787)
NORTHSTAR CONSTELLATION LIMITED
- Companies House: 14349090
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGJ-5324-YHMR
Rwco Valley House
Gateshead
NE11 0JW
United Kingdom
Email: dan@northstarbus.co.uk
Website: http://northstarbus.co.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Contract 1006 (Service 18)
STANLEY TRAVEL (NORTH EAST) LIMITED
- Companies House: 07753728
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPDL-4874-NZDY
69 Eden Terrace
Stanley
DH9 7LL
United Kingdom
Email: sales@stanley-travel.com
Website: http://www.stanley-travel.com
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 15. Lot 17. Contract 1022 (Service X46)
Contracting authority
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTB-4383-VMJH
The Spark, Newcastle Helix, St James Boulevard
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 5DE
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@nexus.org.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)