I have outlined below the different contract specifications, and how many vehicles are required of the successful tenderer. It's important to point out that each individual vehicle may work a number of scholars and workers services. These contracts all commence from September, and are of a three-year duration (ending September 2018).
Low Floor Vehicle - Minimum Capacity of 84 - Euro 4
- Stanley Travel - 2 Vehicles
- Gateshead Central Taxis - 4 Vehicles
- Arriva North East - 2 Vehicles
- Jim Hughes Coaches - 1 Vehicle
- Nightingale Coaches - 6 Vehicles
- Phoenix Coaches - 3 Vehicles
- Kingsleys Coaches - 9 Vehicles
Low Floor Vehicle - Minimum Capacity of 60 - Euro 4
- Gateshead Central Taxis - 1 Vehicle
- Go North East - 2 Vehicles
Low Floor Vehicle - Minimum Capacity of 44 - Euro 4
- Go North East - 3 Vehicles