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Greater Manchester Bus Franchising Passport Process - Tranches 2 and 3

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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26 Jul 2022 at 14:58

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23 Jun 2022 at 09:21

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22 Jun 2022 at 14:04

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10 Nov 2021 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is currently managing the procurement process for the "Greater Manchester Bus Franchising Passport Process - Tranches 2 and 3," aimed at enhancing public road transport services in the Greater Manchester area. This tender, which falls under the services category, is in the planning stage, with submissions due by 1st August 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 30th May 2024 and will continue until 30th September 2030. Interested parties must complete a Passport Selection Questionnaire to qualify for bidding, as stipulated in the integrated bus franchising scheme established by the Mayor of Greater Manchester on 25th March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the public transport sector, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in providing transportation services or operational support are well-suited to compete, as successful bidders will become franchise operators for the Greater Manchester bus network. By becoming a Passport Holder, businesses can position themselves strategically within a growing market that aims to improve regional public transport, thus fostering operational growth and long-term partnerships with the GMCA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greater Manchester Bus Franchising Passport Process - Tranches 2 and 3

Notice Description

General In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same, the Mayor of Greater Manchester decided on 25th March 2021 to introduce a bus franchising scheme for the entire Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) area. The GMCA will be the contracting entity and the bus franchising scheme will be overseen and managed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), including the procurement of franchise operators, on behalf of the GMCA. Passport System TfGM has established a Passport System by which Potential Suppliers can pre-qualify so that they can bid for Greater Manchester Bus Franchises. Potential Suppliers who wish to apply to become a Passport Holder are required to provide a submission in accordance with the Passport Selection Questionnaire, and should do so with reference to the Passport Process Document which provides further detail on the application process and requirements. These can be found on the Pro-Contract E-Tendering portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/register) For the avoidance of doubt, only those potential Suppliers who have successfully obtained a Passport (and therefore become a Passport Holder) will qualify to participate in the subsequent stages of the procurement. To successfully qualify a potential Supplier must achieve the criteria set out in the Passport Selection Questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-119bdbb7-563c-4668-bb2c-d9549f4dc8a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94136bff-c837-4433-9b91-38cfba985726
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

Contact Name
Joe Thompson, Kirk Boulton
Contact Email
joe.thompson@tfgm.com, kirk.boulton@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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