Group Travel
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£379k
Suppliers
8
Lots
8
Published
29 Aug 2025
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.
Scope
- Reference
- NEX25/48
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 11 Sept 2025 to 12 Sept 2027Possible extension to 12 Sept 2029
There will be an option to extend for a further two years, to be reviewed annually.
- CPV classifications
- 60112000
- Contract locations
- North East England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | price | 100.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details· 8 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£62k
Award date
28 Aug 2025
Contract start
11 Sept 2025
Contract end
12 Sept 2027
Lots · 8 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland) | £204k | complete |
| 2 | Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 (Sunderland and South Tyneside) | £205k | complete |
| 3 | Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 (Sunderland and South Tyneside) | £131k | complete |
| 4 | Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside) | £178k | complete |
| 5 | Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 (Sunderland and South Tyneside) | £111k | complete |