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Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a tender process for Home to School transport services, specifically focusing on three Special Educational Needs (SEN) routes, under the title "Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council". This procurement falls under the "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services" industry category (CPV 60130000). The tender, which included a mini-competition, concluded on 17th January 2025, and the awarded contracts will commence on 27th January 2025, running until 31st July 2026. The total value of the contracts awarded is £83,160. This opportunity was available for SMEs and aimed to support regional transport needs within England.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in special-purpose passenger transport. SMEs, such as AFJ Ltd and Freerun Private Services, which succeeded in securing contracts, exemplify the types of businesses well-positioned to compete. The procurement method allowed smaller, agile companies to showcase their capabilities through a Dynamic Purchasing System, opening up possibilities for similar ventures to enhance their portfolio and strengthen their market presence. Businesses with experience in SEN transport services will find comparable prospects within such procurement frameworks beneficial for expanding their operations.

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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 470 - PS29,520 SEN 471 - PS28,440 SEN 472 - PS25,200

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cff655e-ac7b-4b4d-bb35-15e452b2e559
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0407ed02-1173-4244-9c72-61e75ed5969f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£25,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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
Imogen Elliott
Contact Email
imogen.elliott@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7793981066

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
2
Supplier Names

AFJ

FREERUN PRIVATE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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