(01 Jul 2018, 3:56 pm)Dan Not sure that L&G Coaches are still going to do the two contracts they were initially awarded - believe Nexus may be trying to source an alternative operator to do these, although unlikely to be Go North East given the large volume they've already been awarded...

As it has been discussed elsewhere now since the results came out, Go North East have been awarded over 70 of the 90-odd Miscellaneous Works contracts. Big losses to JH Coaches and Kingsley's Coaches, and unsurprisingly, Nightingales Coaches. A-Line have also lost their share of Miscellaneous Works, appreciating they didn't have many to begin with. The interesting one is Stagecoach North East's award - not many but interesting nevertheless to see them dipping into the scholars scene again, after some years of not partaking in it. Perhaps wishing to follow in the footsteps of Go North East and have a small fleet of buses available for use on Special Events on a weekend?

(01 Jul 2018, 7:42 pm)Charles41 They haven't applied for an operator's licence yet. Bit of a mystery.

Charles

(01 Jul 2018, 3:56 pm)Dan Not sure that L&G Coaches are still going to do the two contracts they were initially awarded - believe Nexus may be trying to source an alternative operator to do these, although unlikely to be Go North East given the large volume they've already been awarded...

As it has been discussed elsewhere now since the results came out, Go North East have been awarded over 70 of the 90-odd Miscellaneous Works contracts. Big losses to JH Coaches and Kingsley's Coaches, and unsurprisingly, Nightingales Coaches. A-Line have also lost their share of Miscellaneous Works, appreciating they didn't have many to begin with. The interesting one is Stagecoach North East's award - not many but interesting nevertheless to see them dipping into the scholars scene again, after some years of not partaking in it. Perhaps wishing to follow in the footsteps of Go North East and have a small fleet of buses available for use on Special Events on a weekend?

(06 Jul 2018, 6:18 pm)Wybus A big change in fortunes for Go North East then.

From operating a decent number in 16/17 to hardly any in 17/18 and now a massive number in 18/19

Are they only one year contracts?

I find it odd Nexus only award scholars for a year, it doesn’t encourage smart properly repainted long term vehicles

(06 Jul 2018, 8:52 pm)JM03 Well with the massive order of buses including these omnidekkas and maybe the ex-London buses, dosent surprise me with all these new contracts

(08 Jul 2018, 1:19 pm)S813 FVK Being honest, Id be very surprised if every single contract is operated out of the special events fleet and not by a ‘main’ depot.

(08 Jul 2018, 1:24 pm)Michael Na, they'll be certain depots, which will gain buses, as some contracts work with main fleet, but i would imagine majority would be special events fleet?

What are the official limits of buses allowed for each depot?, most won't have room for them.

(08 Jul 2018, 7:10 pm)citaro5284 Current numbers:

https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/view-details/licence/156471

(08 Jul 2018, 7:10 pm)citaro5284 Current numbers:

https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/view-details/licence/156471

(08 Jul 2018, 7:57 pm)TEN 6083 Wonder why Weardale Motor Services are listed under Go North East


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(22 May 2018, 7:18 am)GuyParkRoyal Invitation to tender has been issued for Sunderland Connect 700/701 with a start date of 17th September. There will be a service enhancement on this contract for some journeys to be extended to serve Clanny House.

(22 May 2018, 7:18 am)GuyParkRoyal Invitation to tender has been issued for Sunderland Connect 700/701 with a start date of 17th September. There will be a service enhancement on this contract for some journeys to be extended to serve Clanny House.

(01 Jul 2018, 5:16 pm)Malarkey Think the Stagecoach Scholars will be for Walbottle High School/Walbottle Campus Technology College, can't see them going for anything elsewhere in the region.

(18 Aug 2018, 9:50 am)GuyParkRoyal Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust have issued an invitation to tender for bus services available to staff and the public.
Lot 1. Westgate Road, RVI, Regent Centre.
Lot 2. Regent Centre to Freeman Hospital.

The contracts are for 5 years with the option for 2 extensions of 12 months based on a diesel vehicle. The 5 year period will be extended to 8 years for hybrid vehicles and 10 years for electric vehicles again the 2 extensions of 12months apply. Interesting to note that price only makes up 40% of the award criteria.