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Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, involves the award of contracts for Home to School Transport services under a Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender, titled "Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council," falls under the special-purpose road passenger-transport services industry category. The tender location is England, with key deadlines including an end of the tender period on 3rd September 2025 and a contract period spanning from 22nd September 2025 to 31st July 2028. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the active award being issued on 19th September 2025. The total contract value is £76,950, covering multiple routes for special educational needs (SEN) transport.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their business within the public transport service domain. Given the focus on special-purpose transport services, companies with expertise in handling similar requirements will find this a lucrative opportunity. The procurement method, described as "Other," suggests unique or tailored specifications that could benefit businesses with specialised capabilities in providing tailored passenger transport solutions. Stamford Cars UK Ltd, identified as a SME, has successfully secured the award, highlighting the council's openness to smaller businesses and the potential for similar enterprises to benefit from future tenders. The suitability for SMEs suggests that motivated smaller businesses can effectively compete in this sector.

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Notice Title

Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Notice Description

Tameside Council have carried out a number of mini competitions for their Home to School requirements via the Home To School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. Routes awarded and contract values below: SEN 721 - PS21,945 SEN 723 - PSPS55,005

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1738f84d-f8ee-40dd-b11d-4a87c308fa45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b85ce06-8391-4138-87f3-c198b92b9ca2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,945 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
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
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAMFORD CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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