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MCFC Matchday Buses 25/26 Season

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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23 Apr 2026 at 07:34

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by Transport for Greater Manchester for the operation of MCFC matchday buses for the 2025/26 season. The focus is on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers to serve routes to and from the Etihad Stadium on match days, including Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League fixtures. The services cover various locations around the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, intended to maximise patronage from Manchester City FC season ticket holders. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 23rd August 2025 and concluding on 31st May 2026. The procurement process details include a budget valued at £271,515 GBP.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to engage with a high-profile client like Transport for Greater Manchester. It offers substantial growth potential for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality passenger transport services. The awarded suppliers, comprising both large and small entities, showcase that companies of various sizes can successfully participate, particularly those with capabilities in operating routes within Manchester on stringent matchday schedules. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio, enhance reputation, and provide a stepping stone to securing future procurement opportunities in the public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MCFC Matchday Buses 25/26 Season

Notice Description

Operators were invited to provide bids to operate a series of bus routes to/from Etihad Stadium on Manchester City match days, for the 2025/26 season. These routes have been planned to maximise patronage from MCFC season ticket holders. This included all men's fixtures at the Etihad Stadium, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League fixture. Time: Matchdays only, varying times of operation Location: Various locations in the vicinity of the Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43b717ac-f5de-449c-9390-0967caa9624c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa470996-77f4-475f-996c-8e96c1d5058e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£271,515 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£271,515 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

DIAMOND BUS NORTH WEST

FIRST MANCHESTER

GO NORTH WEST

R.S TYRER

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Notice URLs

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