Scope
Reference
NCD477
Description
The contracting authority intends to award a contract for the provision of local bus transport services to facilitate the travel of students from all surrounding areas to New College Durham sites within County Durham.
The service must provide:
• Frequent services to accommodate flexible college hours, recognising that students do not always travel within traditional core times. (covering all routes during college hours every 15 minutes)
• Numerous pick-up and drop-off locations across the surrounding areas to ensure accessibility for all students.
• Affordable transport solutions, taking into account the financial pressures on students and families.
• Modern ticketing options, including the use of a mobile app or travel card, to allow easy access, booking, and monitoring of journeys.
The service is required for a period of ten (10) months, commencing asap.
Contract 1. Provision of Local Bus Transport for Students to New College Durham
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,119,840 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
27 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 5 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 November 2025 to 26 June 2026
- 7 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
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
Email: gne.contracts@gonortheast.co.uk
Website: http://www.gonortheast.co.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of Local Bus Transport for Students to New College Durham
Contracting authority
New College Durham
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): XR6326
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXXW-9561-YPNJ
Framwellgate Moor Campus
Durham
DH1 5ES
United Kingdom
Email: purchasing@newdur.ac.uk
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government