- Lot 1. Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland)
- Lot 2. Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
- Lot 3. Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
- Lot 4. Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
- Lot 5. Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
- Lot 6. Lot 6 - 9980/MC/S/6 (Sunderland)
- Lot 7. Lot 7 - 9981/MC/N/7 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)
- Lot 8. Lot 8 - 9982/MC/N/8 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)
Scope
Reference
NEX25/48
Description
The procurement of the operation of Group Travel & Shoppers Services in the local authority areas of Tyne and Wear with effect from 12th September 2025. It is anticipated that 8 contracts will be let and operate between 8th September 2025 to 19th September 2026.
There will be an option to extend for a further two years, to be reviewed annually. Services provided will operate to specified timetables. Vehicles used in the performance of this Contract shall be fully licensed as a Public Service Vehicle (PCV) or a Community Transport vehicle, licenced under Section 19 of the Transport Act, 1985 (CT). They should also be compliant with the terms of the Equality Act 2010. Vehicles will have a minimum 16 seats and be capable of being configured to carry a minimum of two wheelchairs with a minimum of eight seated passengers. All additional information, service and suitability requirements is set out within the procurement documentation
Total value (estimated)
- £1,100,000 excluding VAT
- £1,375,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 September 2025 to 12 September 2027
- Possible extension to 12 September 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
There will be an option to extend for a further two years, to be reviewed annually.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Lot 1. Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland)
Description
Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland).
The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures. Drivers must be fully conversant with the route and operational details prior to commencing operation.
Operational hours are from 07:00 to 00:00, Monday to Friday.
Lot value (estimated)
- £203,644.31 excluding VAT
- £254,555.39 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Description
Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 Sunderland and South Tyneside.
The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures. Drivers must be fully conversant with the route and operational details prior to commencing operation.
Operational hours are from 07:00 to 00:00, Monday to Friday.
Lot value (estimated)
- £205,247.82 excluding VAT
- £256,559.77 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Description
Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 Sunderland and South Tyneside.
The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures.
Operational hours are from 07:00 to 00:00, Monday to Friday.
Lot value (estimated)
- £131,486.88 excluding VAT
- £164,358.60 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Description
Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)/
The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures.
Operational hours - 07:00 to 00:00, Monday to Friday.
Lot value (estimated)
- £177,988.33 excluding VAT
- £222,485.42 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Description
Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 - Sunderland and South Tyneside.
The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures.
Operational hours: 07:00 to 00:00; Monday - Friday.
Lot value (estimated)
- £110,641.40 excluding VAT
- £138,301.75 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Lot 6 - 9980/MC/S/6 (Sunderland)
Description
Lot 6 - 9980/MC/S/6 (Sunderland).
The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures.
Drivers must be fully conversant with the route and operational details prior to commencing operation.
Operational hours - 07:00 to 00:00, Monday - Friday.
Lot value (estimated)
- £113,848.40 excluding VAT
- £142,310.50 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Lot 7 - 9981/MC/N/7 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)
Description
Lot 7: 9981/MC/N/7 - Newcastle and North Tyneside:
The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures. Drivers must be fully conversant with the route and operational details prior to commencing operation.
Operational hours are from 07:00 to 00:00, Monday - Friday.
Lot value (estimated)
- £70,553.94 excluding VAT
- £88,192.42 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Lot 8 - 9982/MC/N/8 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)
Description
Lot 8: 9982/MC/N/8 - Newcastle and North Tyneside.
The Contractor shall provide the Services in accordance with the route, timetable, stopping arrangements and other requirements as set out in the Letter of Award and its enclosures. Operational hours: 07:00 to 00:00, Monday - Friday.
Lot value (estimated)
- £86,588.92 excluding VAT
- £108,236.15 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland)
Lot 2. Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Lot 3. Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Lot 4. Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Lot 5. Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Lot 6. Lot 6 - 9980/MC/S/6 (Sunderland)
Lot 7. Lot 7 - 9981/MC/N/7 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)
Lot 8. Lot 8 - 9982/MC/N/8 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
11 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Potential Suppliers must be a registered user on the North East Procurement Organisation - 'Open' - to secure access to procurement documents. Once registered, suppliers will be able to browse opportunities and access procurement documents (free of charge) for this opportunity.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Single stage process where Potential Suppliers require to satisfy minimum criteria (such stated in the procurement documents). Only Tender Responses that satisfy minimum criteria will have their Operator Pricing and Compliance Response evaluated.
Contracting authority
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTB-4383-VMJH
Nexus House, St James Boulevard
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 4AX
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@nexus.org.uk
Website: https://www.nexus.org.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)