The procurement of the operation of ‘Registered Local Bus services’ in the North Tyneside and Newcastle local authority areas of the Tyne and Wear boundary with effect from 28 March 2021. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term of up to 12 months, with an option of extending each contract for up to 12 months should this be necessary. The contracts will be tendered on the basis of operating specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 5 engine emission standards and meeting the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Acts with a minimum capacity of 23, 36 and 49 passengers depending on the route involved.

The procurement of the operation of ‘Registered Local Bus services’ in the North Tyneside and Newcastle local authority areas of the Tyne and Wear boundary with effect from 28 March 2021. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term of up to 12 months, with an option of extending each contract for up to 12 months should this be necessary. The contracts will be tendered on the basis of operating specified timetables. The vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, meeting a minimum of Euro 5 engine emission standards and meeting the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Acts with a minimum capacity of 23, 36 and 49 passengers depending on the route involved.