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
- £452,686,330 excluding VAT
- £474,826,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 July 2025
Contract dates
- 8 September 2025 to 6 September 2026
- 11 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Only operational indicators have been set as this is below the relevant threshold of £5m
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
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
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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)