Scope
Reference
NEX25/45
Description
To provide subsidised local bus services throughout Tyne and Wear. Note there are several potential contracts of varying duration/scale ranging from 3 months up to 5 years. In accordance with Nexus terms and conditions of contract applicable, contract will be paid in monthly instalments over the duration of the contract. A sum of money will be retained against initial scheduled payment and held until end of contract period. Penalties for poor performance will be applied as appropriate and as described in the contract documentation. Joint and several liabilities will apply.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £45,268,633 excluding VAT
- £47,482,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 July 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 September 2025 to 8 September 2026
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 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)
Unsuccessful suppliers
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
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
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
- Companies House: 06884292
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVX-9647-BBLR
Stoneygate House
Gateshead
NE10 0HJ
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.gatesheadcentraltaxis.com
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
CITY TRANSPORT GROUP LTD
- Companies House: 10276695
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVYH-4687-THMZ
Clavering House
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 3NG
United Kingdom
Email: hello@citytransport.uk
Website: http://www.citytransportgroup.com
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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
Website: http://www.gonortheast.co.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
NORTHSTAR CONSTELLATION LIMITED
- Companies House: 14349090
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGJ-5324-YHMR
Rwco Valley House
Gateshead
NE11 0JW
United Kingdom
Website: http://northstarbus.co.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
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)