Official UK procurement notice
Bus Services Framework · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus (Public body)
What is being bought8 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe 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 operational or emergency transport requirements. The framework will operate as a closed framework agreement for an initial three-year period, with the option to extend for up to 24 months. The total estimated framework value is up to £200 million across the potential five-year term.
Nexus currently spends around £20 million each year on bus service contracts procured through a number of separate tendering exercises. The new framework aims to provide a more efficient and flexible procurement route, reducing the need for repeated procurements while maintaining competition and supporting effective service delivery.
- How the procedure runs: The Bus Services Framework will use a single procurement process where the PSQ and ITT are issued simultaneously, enabling suppliers to submit both their qualification information and framework tender response at the same time. The process will operate as follows: 1. PSQ and ITT Issued Nexus publishes the procurement documents, including the PSQ, ITT, and draft framework terms and conditions. 2. PSQ Assessment Suppliers are assessed against the mandatory qualification requirements, including legal, financial, regulatory, and technical capability. The PSQ will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. 3. ITT Evaluation Only suppliers that successfully pass the PSQ stage will progress to ITT evaluation. Nexus will then evaluate the submitted operational, quality and social value responses to determine framework appointment. 4. Framework Award Suppliers achieving the required standards will be appointed to the relevant framework lots. Appointment to the framework does not guarantee work but provides access to future call-off opportunities during the framework term. This approach reduces procurement timescales by assessing qualification and tender submissions concurrently, while ensuring that only suitably qualified operators are considered for framework appointment.
CPV: Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons · Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 5 yrs from 1 Dec 2026
- Buyer regions
- UKC
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
1% of call-off value · 1. MANAGEMENT CHARGE
1.1 Where a Call Off Contract is awarded by a Participating Authority other than the Authority, the Supplier shall pay to the Authority a management charge equal to one per cent (1%) of the estimated total contract value of the relevant Call Off Contract, exclusive of VAT.
1.2 The management charge shall become payable upon award of the relevant Call Off Contract and the Authority shall be entitled to invoice the Supplier for such amount.
1.3 The Supplier shall pay all undisputed invoices submitted by the Authority under this paragraph within thirty (30) days of the date of invoice.
1.4 For the avoidance of doubt:
1.4.1 no management charge shall be payable in respect of Call Off Contracts awarded by the Authority itself; and
1.4.2 the management charge is payable only where a Call Off Contract is awarded and shall not be payable merely by virtue of the Supplier's admission to the Framework.
Who may buy through it
The framework will be established by Nexus (Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive) and will include a Partner Organisation Access Lot (Lot 8), which is intended to allow other eligible public sector bodies to access the framework through their own call-off contracts.
Published description of the framework
Selection and award process
Framework establishment:
- Suppliers submit responses to the PSQ and ITT.
- PSQ requirements are assessed on a pass/fail basis, covering legal, financial, technical, and regulatory capability.
- Operational, quality and social value tender responses are evaluated, and successful suppliers are appointed to the framework.
Call-off contracts:
When a requirement arises, Nexus will either:
- Run a mini competition between relevant framework suppliers
- Use a controlled direct award process for defined emergency or urgent requirements where permitted.
For most services, pricing will be established through call-off mini-competitions, where suppliers submit service-specific prices and any additional quality responses required for the contract. Nexus will evaluate bids using the published price, quality and social value methodology. The framework is intended to move away from a purely price-based approach and will include quality and social value considerations, with a minimum 10% weighting for social value. For emergency services, pre-agreed rates may be used to support direct awards or short-form mini-competitions.
Contracts will be awarded to the supplier offering the most advantageous tender based on the published evaluation criteria for the specific call-off. Evaluation weightings may vary depending on the service requirement, but will consider a combination of price, quality and social value, rather than price alone. Payment obligations only arise once a call-off contract has been awarded.
Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure
8 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £5,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Secured Local Bus ServicesRenewalPublished value£115,000,000
Provision of secured local bus services, including supported routes, socially necessary services, evening and Sunday services, network links, and other tendered bus operations. Call-offs may be awarded for individual routes, route packages, geographic areas, or service tranches.
Lot #2Schools and Works Transport ServicesPublished value£45,000,000
Provision of dedicated school, college, works and education-related transport services, including home-to-school transport, scholar services, academic-year contracts, and associated route requirements.
Lot #3Taxibus ServicesPublished value£1,000,000
Provision of fixed-route and timetabled Taxibus services using smaller vehicles such as taxis, private hire vehicles, MPVs, or accessible minibuses operated as registered local bus services.
Lot #4Demand Responsive, Community and Flexible Transport Servicesceiling above
Provision of demand responsive, community, accessible and flexible transport services, including feeder services, rural transport, community transport operations, mobility pilots and specialist passenger transport solutions.
Lot #5Metro and Ferry Replacement ServicesPublished value£25,000,000
Provision of planned and unplanned emergency replacement transport services to support disruption, engineering works, maintenance programmes and operational incidents affecting Metro and Ferry services. Call-offs may be awarded by direct award using the ranked supplier selection mechanism detailed in the ITT, or through a short-form mini-competition requiring suppliers to submit requirement-specific pricing.
Lot #6Special Events, Seasonal and Partner-Funded ServicesPublished value£2,000,000
Provision of transport services for special events, seasonal requirements, Boxing Day operations, park-and-ride services and other services funded by partner organisations, employers, educational institutions or public bodies.
Lot #7Emergency Bus Servicesceiling above
Provision of short-term emergency replacement bus services required to maintain bus service continuity. Call-offs may be awarded by direct award using the ranked supplier selection mechanism detailed in the ITT, or through a short-form mini-competition requiring suppliers to submit requirement-specific pricing.
Lot #8Partner Organisation Access LotPublished value£2,000,000
Access route for eligible partner organisations to procure their own passenger transport services through the framework, including bus, school, replacement, community and event transport requirements, in accordance with the framework rules and access arrangements.
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Published sub-criteria (2)
- Core Quality Questions: 80%
- Social Value: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
- Core Quality Questions
- Social Value
- “Bus Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus buys Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons (CPV 3412), and who usually turns up
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus’s own published record, next to the published market for the same work. This notice is a framework or DPS, so only frameworks and DPS are compared. Whole-market view: Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons (CPV 3412) →
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Lot #1Secured Local Bus ServicesCPV 34120000Published estimate£115m
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Amalgamated Construction LtdEarlier contract | Small Works Frameworkstarted Dec 2025 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £77m21 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £200k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £39m44 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 16 live · £66m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=3 | |
| £3.3m8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 3 live · £973k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 15% below n=1 | |
| £2.3m6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 1 live · £59k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £582k8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £620k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #2Schools and Works Transport ServicesCPV 34120000Published estimate£45m
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Amalgamated Construction LtdEarlier contract | Small Works Frameworkstarted Dec 2025 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
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| £77m21 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £200k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £39m44 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 16 live · £66m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=3 | |
| £2.3m6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 1 live · £59k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £582k8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £620k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £44m7 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 3 live · £104m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 28% above n=2 |
Lot #3Taxibus ServicesCPV 34120000Published estimate£1.0m
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Amalgamated Construction LtdEarlier contract | Small Works Frameworkstarted Dec 2025 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
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| £77m21 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £200k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £39m44 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 16 live · £66m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=3 | |
Terberg DTS (UK) LtdLarge | £2.6m15 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 4 live · £381k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=2 |
| £2.3m6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 1 live · £59k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £582k8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £620k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #4Demand Responsive, Community and Flexible Transport ServicesCPV 34120000Published estimate£5.0m
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Amalgamated Construction LtdEarlier contract | Small Works Frameworkstarted Dec 2025 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
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| £77m21 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £200k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £39m44 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 16 live · £66m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=3 | |
| £3.3m8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 3 live · £973k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 15% below n=1 | |
| £2.3m6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 1 live · £59k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £582k8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £620k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #5Metro and Ferry Replacement ServicesCPV 34120000Published estimate£25m
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Amalgamated Construction LtdEarlier contract | Small Works Frameworkstarted Dec 2025 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
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| £39m44 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 16 live · £66m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=3 | |
Terberg DTS (UK) LtdLarge | £2.6m15 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 4 live · £381k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=2 |
| £2.3m6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 1 live · £59k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £582k8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £620k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £44m7 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 3 live · £104m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 28% above n=2 |
Lot #6Special Events, Seasonal and Partner-Funded ServicesCPV 34120000Published estimate£2.0m
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Amalgamated Construction LtdEarlier contract | Small Works Frameworkstarted Dec 2025 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
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| £77m21 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £200k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £39m44 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 16 live · £66m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=3 | |
| £618m6 awards in 36m · last this month | 1 live · £900m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
Terberg DTS (UK) LtdLarge | £2.6m15 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 4 live · £381k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=2 |
| £2.3m6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 1 live · £59k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #7Emergency Bus ServicesCPV 34120000Published estimate£5.0m
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
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A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Construction LtdEarlier contract | Small Works Frameworkstarted Dec 2025 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £39m44 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 16 live · £66m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=3 | |
| £618m6 awards in 36m · last this month | 1 live · £900m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
Terberg DTS (UK) LtdLarge | £2.6m15 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 4 live · £381k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=2 |
| £582k8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £620k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £29m11 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 4 live · £923m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=1 |
Lot #8Partner Organisation Access LotCPV 34120000Published estimate£2.0m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid2%
2–39%
4–640%
7+49%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Construction LtdEarlier contract | Small Works Frameworkstarted Dec 2025 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £77m21 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £200k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £39m44 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 16 live · £66m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=3 | |
Terberg DTS (UK) LtdLarge | £2.6m15 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 4 live · £381k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=2 |
| £2.3m6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 1 live · £59k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £582k8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £620k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
- Every figure shows what it rests on. Not every notice publishes a bid count, a value or a delivery region, so each figure carries the number of records behind it, and one built on few records is marked as such. The on a figure explains it; the counting rules are in the methodology. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Open admission
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- The framework will be established by Nexus (Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive) and will include a Partner Organisation Access Lot (Lot 8), which is intended to allow other eligible public sector bodies to access the framework through their own call-off contracts.
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 24 Aug 2026, 16:56 BST
- Last source update
- 5 Oct 2026, 13:22 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Dec 2026
- Authority reference
NEX26/31- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-093829- Accelerated
- Pre-selected tenderers - utilities/not central government
- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eafaFind a Tender
- How it runs
The Bus Services Framework will use a single procurement process where the PSQ and ITT are issued simultaneously, enabling suppliers to submit both their qualification information and framework tender response at the same time.
The process will operate as follows:
- PSQ and ITT Issued
Nexus publishes the procurement documents, including the PSQ, ITT, and draft framework terms and conditions.
- PSQ Assessment
Suppliers are assessed against the mandatory qualification requirements, including legal, financial, regulatory, and technical capability. The PSQ will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
- ITT Evaluation
Only suppliers that successfully pass the PSQ stage will progress to ITT evaluation. Nexus will then evaluate the submitted operational, quality and social value responses to determine framework appointment.
- Framework Award
Suppliers achieving the required standards will be appointed to the relevant framework lots. Appointment to the framework does not guarantee work but provides access to future call-off opportunities during the framework term.
This approach reduces procurement timescales by assessing qualification and tender submissions concurrently, while ensuring that only suitably qualified operators are considered for framework appointment.
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Apply via OPEN-UK- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Appointment period ends
- 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- —
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 1% of call-off value · 1. MANAGEMENT CHARGE
1.1 Where a Call Off Contract is awarded by a Participating Authority other than the Authority, the Supplier shall pay to the Authority a management charge equal to one per cent (1%) of the estimated total contract value of the relevant Call Off Contract, exclusive of VAT.
1.2 The management charge shall become payable upon award of the relevant Call Off Contract and the Authority shall be entitled to invoice the Supplier for such amount.
1.3 The Supplier shall pay all undisputed invoices submitted by the Authority under this paragraph within thirty (30) days of the date of invoice.
1.4 For the avoidance of doubt:
1.4.1 no management charge shall be payable in respect of Call Off Contracts awarded by the Authority itself; and
1.4.2 the management charge is payable only where a Call Off Contract is awarded and shall not be payable merely by virtue of the Supplier's admission to the Framework.
Timeline
24 Aug 2026 → 1 Dec 2026 · 7 dates- Planning notice published57 days ago24 Aug 2026, 16:56 BST
- Market engagement53 days ago28 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
Nexus Bus Services Framework: Pre-Market Engagement (PME)
Nexus is undertaking pre-market engagement with bus operators and other interested suppliers to inform the development of a new Bus Services Framework, with an anticipated value of up to £200 million over five years. The framework is intended to support the procurement of secured local bus services, schools and works transport, taxibus services, demand responsive transport, replacement services, special events services and emergency bus provision.
The purpose of this engagement is to seek supplier feedback on the proposed framework structure, lotting model, contract lengths, framework entry requirements, call-off processes, evaluation methodology, social value requirements, contract management arrangements and vehicle specification standards. Feedback received will be used to help refine the final procurement strategy and procurement documents.
Engagement Event - Supplier PME Session
Date: 24 August 2026
Location: Online supplier engagement session
Attendees: Bus operators and other relevant transport service providers
Scope of Engagement:
Nexus is seeking feedback on:
The overall attractiveness and deliverability of the proposed framework model.
The proposed eight-lot structure covering a range of bus and transport services.
Appropriate contract lengths and extension arrangements.
Framework qualification requirements and proportionality of selection criteria.
Mini-competition and direct award arrangements.
Quality, price and social value evaluation methodologies.
Key performance indicators, contract remedies and supplier relationship management.
SME accessibility and barriers to participation.
Future vehicle requirements, including potential adoption of Euro 6 minimum standards and enhanced accessibility requirements.
Procurement Timetable (Indicative)
Subject to consideration of market feedback, Nexus currently anticipates:
Release of PSQ and ITT documents: 1 to 11 September 2026
Supplier clarification period: September 2026
Tender return deadline: Expected between 9 and 16 October 2026
Framework evaluation and appointments: October to November 2026
Expected Market Feedback
Nexus expects market feedback to focus on:
Whether the proposed framework structure is commercially attractive and workable.
Appropriate framework and call-off contract durations to support investment and value for money.
Suitability of the proposed lotting arrangements.
Measures to support SME participation.
Framework operating model, including mini-competition and emergency call-off mechanisms.
Proportionate evaluation criteria and social value requirements.
Mobilisation risks, operational challenges and contract management approaches.
Vehicle and accessibility standards for future service delivery.
Feedback and Clarification Questions:
Following the supplier engagement session, suppliers are invited to complete and return the market engagement questionnaire, providing comments and recommendations on the proposed framework approach. Clarification questions should be submitted in writing and responses may be shared with all interested parties where appropriate to ensure transparency and equal treatment.
Participation in this engagement exercise does not form part of any formal procurement process and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement. Feedback received will be considered by Nexus in finalising the procurement documentation before issuing the formal tender opportunity.
- Next notice expected43 days ago7 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published16 days ago5 Oct 2026, 13:22 BST
- Today21 Oct 2026
- Admission / appointment period endsin 10 days · period end, not a bid countdown30 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 41 days1 Dec 2026
- Award decision expected byin 42 days1 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 24 Aug 2026- Preliminary market engagement notice published24 Aug 2026, 16:56 BSTUK2
- Preliminary market engagement notice published25 Aug 2026, 10:03 BSTUK2
- Published value updated to £200,000,00025 Aug 2026, 10:03 BSTwas £20,000,000
- Tender notice published5 Oct 2026, 13:22 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active5 Oct 2026, 13:22 BST
- Procurement method changed5 Oct 2026, 13:22 BST
Published amendments (1)
Framework total estimated value amended
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender