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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£550,955

Sunderland Connect Bus Services July 2026

Published
Published 13 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 15 June 2026

Overview

Nexus awarded a contract to JIM HUGHES COACHES LIMITED for £520,175 to operate Sunderland Connect bus services, providing public transport links for University of Sunderland staff and students as well as the general public. The contract is currently in delivery following award on 18 June 2026.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£550,955
Procedure
Open
Published
13 May 2026
Questions by
1 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Public-service busesTransport services (excl. Waste transport)

Award outcome

Awarded value
£520,175
Award date
18 June 2026
Contract period
19 July 2026 → 5 September 2027
Winner
  • JIM HUGHES COACHES LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    15 July 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract

    2 July 2026

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  3. Tender Update

    9 June 2026

    View notice ↗
  4. Tender Update

    5 June 2026

    View notice ↗
  5. Contract Notice

    13 May 2026

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus

    Buyer

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PNTB-4383-VMJH

    Authority website ↗

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Awarded: Sunderland Connect Bus Services July 2026 — won by JIM HUGHES COACHES LIMITED — Skim