Scope
Description
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
Total value (estimated)
- £650,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2028
- Possible extension to 1 September 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
16 June 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Long criteria description |
Price | 50% |
| Quality | Long criteria description |
Quality | 50% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Gateshead College
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYVZ-5892-TRVV
Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3BE
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government