Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-07887f
- Published by:
- New College Durham
- Authority ID:
- AA52254
- Publication date:
- 16 October 2026
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- UK6
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The contracting authority has awarded a contract for the provision of local bus transport services to facilitate the travel of students from all surrounding areas to New College Durham sites within County Durham.The service must provide:• Frequent services to accommodate flexible college hours, recognising that students do not always travel within traditional core times. (covering all routes during college hours every 15 minutes)• Numerous pick-up and drop-off locations across the surrounding areas to ensure accessibility for all students.• Affordable transport solutions, taking into account the financial pressures on students and families.• Modern ticketing options, including the use of a mobile app or travel card, to allow easy access, booking, and monitoring of journeys.The service is required for a period of nine (9) months, commencing asap.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
NCD597 NCD598
Procurement description
The contracting authority has awarded a contract for the provision of local bus transport services to facilitate the travel of students from all surrounding areas to New College Durham sites within County Durham.
The service must provide:
• Frequent services to accommodate flexible college hours, recognising that students do not always travel within traditional core times. (covering all routes during college hours every 15 minutes)
• Numerous pick-up and drop-off locations across the surrounding areas to ensure accessibility for all students.
• Affordable transport solutions, taking into account the financial pressures on students and families.
• Modern ticketing options, including the use of a mobile app or travel card, to allow easy access, booking, and monitoring of journeys.
The service is required for a period of nine (9) months, commencing asap.
Contracting authority
New College Durham
Identification register:
Address 1: Framwellgate Moor Campus
Town/City: Durham
Postcode: DH1 5ES
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.newcollegedurham.ac.uk/
Charity Commission (England and Wales): XR6326
NUTS code: UKC14
Email: purchasing@newdur.ac.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Supplier
ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LIMITED
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Contract
Provision of Local Bus Transport for Students to New College Durham
ID: 1
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
03 November 2026, 23:59PM Value
650000 GBP Excluding VAT
650000 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Delivery regions
- UKC - North East (England)
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
03 November 2026, 00:00AM to 02 August 2027, 23:59PM
Provision of Local Bus Transport for Students to New College Durham
ID: 2
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
03 November 2026, 23:59PM Value
711845 GBP Excluding VAT
711845 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Delivery regions
- UKC - North East (England)
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
03 November 2026, 00:00AM to 02 August 2027, 23:59PM
Coding
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| 60000000 |
Transport services (excl. Waste transport) |
Transport and Related Services |
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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