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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.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY TRANSPORT | Charity Commission: 247331 Companies House: 02118677 | £93,503 | 2 lots Lot 7 - 9981/MC/N/7 (Newcastle and North Tyneside) · Lot 8 - 9982/MC/N/8 (Newcastle and North Tyneside) | - |
| Compass Community Transport LTD | Charity Commission: 1099220 Companies House: 04691498 | £285,412 | 6 lots Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland) · Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 (Sunderland and South Tyneside) · Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 (Sunderland and South Tyneside) · Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside) · Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 (Sunderland and South Tyneside) · Lot 6 - 9980/MC/S/6 (Sunderland) | - |
This procurement was divided into 8 lots, each awarded separately. 14 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland) Sept 2025 – Sept 2027 | £203,644 | 2 | pending | |
| Lot 2 Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 (Sunderland and South Tyneside) Sept 2025 – Sept 2027 | £205,248 | 2 | pending | |
| Lot 3 Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 (Sunderland and South Tyneside) Sept 2025 – Sept 2027 | £131,487 | 2 | pending | |
| Lot 4 Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside) Sept 2025 – Sept 2027 | £177,988 | 2 | pending | |
| Lot 5 Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 (Sunderland and South Tyneside) Sept 2025 – Sept 2027 | £110,641 | 2 | pending | |
| Lot 6 Lot 6 - 9980/MC/S/6 (Sunderland) Sept 2025 – Sept 2027 | £113,848 | 2 | pending | |
| Lot 7 Lot 7 - 9981/MC/N/7 (Newcastle and North Tyneside) Sept 2025 – Sept 2027 | £70,554 | 1 single bid — no competition | pending | |
| Lot 8 Lot 8 - 9982/MC/N/8 (Newcastle and North Tyneside) Sept 2025 – Sept 2027 | £86,589 | 1 single bid — no competition | pending |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £1,007,968 in 81 payments (over £25k) from Department for Transport, Department for Work and Pensions, West Mercia Police (2010-05-20 to 2024-06-26).