Buyer Name: Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
Buyer Address: Nexus House, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22, NE1 4AX, United Kingdom
Contact Email: tenders@nexus.org.uk
Buyer Name: Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
Buyer Address: Nexus House, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22, NE1 4AX, United Kingdom
Contact Email: tenders@nexus.org.uk
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
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032563-2025
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Lot Title: Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland)
Lot 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 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 203,644.31
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 254,555.39
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-12T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-09-12T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (100%)
Lot Title: Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Lot 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 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 205,247.82
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 256,559.77
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-09-12T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-09-12T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (100%)
Lot Title: Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Lot 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 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 131,486.88
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 164,358.60
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-09-12T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2027-09-12T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (100%)
Lot Title: Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Lot 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 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value: GBP 177,988.33
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 222,485.42
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2025-09-12T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 4 Contract End: 2027-09-12T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Price (100%)
Lot Title: Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)
Lot 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 5 Status: active
Lot 5 Value: GBP 110,641.40
Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 138,301.75
Lot 5 Contract Start: 2025-09-12T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 5 Contract End: 2027-09-12T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 5 Award Criterion (price): Price (100%)
Lot Title: Lot 6 - 9980/MC/S/6 (Sunderland)
Lot 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 6 Status: active
Lot 6 Value: GBP 113,848.40
Lot 6 Value (Gross): GBP 142,310.50
Lot 6 Contract Start: 2025-09-12T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 6 Contract End: 2027-09-12T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 6 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 6 Award Criterion (price): Price (100%)
Lot Title: Lot 7 - 9981/MC/N/7 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)
Lot 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 7 Status: active
Lot 7 Value: GBP 70,553.94
Lot 7 Value (Gross): GBP 88,192.42
Lot 7 Contract Start: 2025-09-12T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 7 Contract End: 2027-09-12T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 7 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 7 Award Criterion (price): Price (100%)
Lot Title: Lot 8 - 9982/MC/N/8 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)
Lot 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 8 Status: active
Lot 8 Value: GBP 86,588.92
Lot 8 Value (Gross): GBP 108,236.15
Lot 8 Contract Start: 2025-09-12T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 8 Contract End: 2027-09-12T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 8 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 8 Award Criterion (price): Price (100%)
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