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Bus Services Framework

Bus Services Framework is a UK public sector tender from Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus (North East England), with an estimated value of £200m (excluding VAT). The closing date is .

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Bus Services Framework. Source: Find a Tender and Contracts Finder
BuyerTyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus (Newcastle Upon Tyne)
Published
Closing date, 23:59 UK time (request to participate)
Estimated value£200m (excluding VAT)
CPV code34120000 — Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
60000000 — Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
CPV categoryTransport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
Contract typeServices
ProcedureCompetitive flexible procedure
RegionNorth East England
Location—
Marked suitable forNot marked
SourceFind a Tender, notice 093829-2026

Read the full notice and documents on Find a Tender

Summary from the notice

The proposed Bus Services Framework is being established to support the future procurement of a wide range of bus and passenger transport services. These include secured local bus services, schools and works transport, group travel, seasonal services, Metro replacement services, and other…

Official summary as published on Find a Tender (shortened).

How this procurement works

This uses the competitive flexible procedure (Procurement Act 2023). The buyer designs its own stages, often a request to participate first, then invited tenders. Read the notice for each stage and deadline.

Who can bid

The notice is not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. Small businesses can still bid if they meet the requirements, or join a consortium or a prime contractor's supply chain.

Closing date

13 days left: the deadline for requests to participate is , 23:59 UK time (as of ). Late submissions are normally rejected; check the notice for the exact time and how to submit.

Next steps

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  3. Check that you meet the selection criteria (experience, insurance, finances) and send clarification questions early.
  4. Prepare your response, including any social value questions, and submit before the closing date.

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