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Group Travel

Awarded to COMMUNITY TRANSPORT, Compass Community Transport LTD

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus(buyer)

Published
Published 16 June 2025
Deadline
Closed 11 July 2025

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Overview

Nexus procured the operation of Group Travel and Shoppers Services across Tyne and Wear from 12 September 2025 to 12 September 2027, with an optional two-year extension subject to annual review. The contract, valued at £378,915, was awarded to Community Transport and Compass Community Transport LTD on 28 August 2025. Services will operate to specified timetables using fully licensed public service or community transport vehicles with minimum 16 seats, wheelchair accessibility for at least two wheelchairs and eight seated passengers, and compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

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Lots (8)

  • Lot 1 - 9975/MC/S/1 (Sunderland)

    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.

    £61,581Won by Compass Community Transport LTD
  • Lot 2 - 9976/MC/S/2 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)

    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.

    £62,030Won by Compass Community Transport LTD
  • Lot 3 - 9977/MC/S/3 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)

    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.

    £39,565Won by Compass Community Transport LTD
  • Lot 4 - 9778/MC/S/4 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)

    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.

    £53,781Won by Compass Community Transport LTD
  • Lot 5 - 9979/MC/S/5 (Sunderland and South Tyneside)

    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.

    £33,540Won by Compass Community Transport LTD
  • Lot 6 - 9980/MC/S/6 (Sunderland)

    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.

    £34,915Won by Compass Community Transport LTD
  • Lot 7 - 9981/MC/N/7 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)

    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.

    £47,667Won by COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
  • Lot 8 - 9982/MC/N/8 (Newcastle and North Tyneside)

    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.

    £45,836Won by COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,100,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
16 June 2025
Questions by
26 June 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Public road transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£378,915
Award date
28 August 2025
Contract period
11 September 2025 → 12 September 2027
Winners
  • COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
  • Compass Community Transport LTD

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    29 August 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    16 June 2025

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