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Group Travel

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A NexuscontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-054933Procurement Act 2023Utilities regimeSME suitableVCSE suitablepending

Estimated value

—

Awarded value

£379k

Awarded 28 Aug 2025

Suppliers

8

6 SME

Lots

8

8 awarded

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 2027
Possible 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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Price—price100.00%

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

Awarded to
CC
Compass Community Transport LTD
CH 04691498
SME
CC
Compass Community Transport LTD
CH 04691498
SME
CC
Compass Community Transport LTD
CH 04691498
SME
CC
Compass Community Transport LTD
CH 04691498
SME
CC
Compass Community Transport LTD
CH 04691498
SME
CC
Compass Community Transport LTD
CH 04691498
SME
CT
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
CH 02118677
CT
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
CH 02118677

Lots · 8 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland)£204kcomplete
2Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)£205kcomplete
3Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)£131kcomplete
4Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)£178kcomplete
5Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)£111kcomplete