- 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. The contracts will be let and operate between 12th September 2025 to 12th September 2027.
There is 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 will 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 will 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Contract 1
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland)
Supplier
Contract value
- £61,581 excluding VAT
- £73,897 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 September 2025
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
Contract 2
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Supplier
Contract value
- £62,030 excluding VAT
- £74,435 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 September 2025
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
Contract 3
Lots
Lot 3. Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Supplier
Contract value
- £39,565 excluding VAT
- £47,478 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 September 2025
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
Contract 4
Lots
Lot 4. Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Supplier
Contract value
- £53,781 excluding VAT
- £64,537 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 September 2025
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
Contract 5
Lots
Lot 5. Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Supplier
Contract value
- £33,540 excluding VAT
- £40,248 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 September 2025
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
Contract 6
Lots
Lot 6. Lot 6 - 9980/MC/S/6 (Sunderland)
Supplier
Contract value
- £34,915 excluding VAT
- £41,898 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 September 2025
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
Contract 7
Lots
Lot 7. Lot 7 - 9981/MC/N/7 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)
Supplier
Contract value
- £47,667 excluding VAT
- £57,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 September 2025
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
Contract 8
Lots
Lot 8. Lot 8 - 9982/MC/N/8 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)
Supplier
Contract value
- £45,836 excluding VAT
- £55,003 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 September 2025
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
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland)
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 6. Lot 6 - 9980/MC/S/6 (Sunderland)
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 7. Lot 7 - 9981/MC/N/7 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 8. Lot 8 - 9982/MC/N/8 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Suppliers
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
- Companies House: 02118677
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNV-4196-MCHY
6 Heaton Terrace
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 1JR
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 7
Contract 8
Compass Community Transport LTD
- Companies House: 04691498
11-12 Sandmere Road, Leechmere Industrial Estate
Sunderland
SR2 9TP
United Kingdom
Email: compasscst@yahoo.co.uk
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contract 2
Contract 3
Contract 4
Contract 5
Contract 6
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)