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20 Jul 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council concluded with an award stage on 20th July 2026. It involved a series of mini competitions under their Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The project, titled "Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council," falls under the industry category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services, classified as CPV 60130000. The contract is valued at £142,880 and will span from 21st July 2026 to 31st July 2028 in England. The procurement method employed other means, indicative of a tailored approach to select suitable vendors for this niche transport service requirement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in providing specialised transport services. With an emphasis on supporting SMEs, firms like Freerun Private Services and SMF Travel have successfully secured contracts, suggesting a competitive yet accessible market environment for similar businesses. Companies adept at managing special-purpose road transport logistics could leverage such opportunities to expand their service portfolio within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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 821 - PS43,320 SEN 822 - PS48,640 SEN 823 - PS50,920

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ef5b078-daef-445f-b11f-5b27683b57fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51fd55ad-0034-4d5f-84b9-89a81d1d45d8
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
£43,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,880 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

FREERUN PRIVATE SERVICES

SMF TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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