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Parklife Shuttle Services 2025

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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22 Apr 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Parklife Shuttle Services 2025" was conducted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), seeking operators to provide bus services linking Manchester city centre to Heaton Park during the Parklife Weekend. The industry category involves hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers, classified under CPV code 60170000. Taking place in England, the contract was awarded on 15 April 2025, with Transport for Greater Manchester acting as the buyer. This open procedure process was completed with a contract period from 14 to 16 June 2025, with a total value of £133,200. The tender process had concluded by 19 March 2025, marking the end of the tender period.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for bus service operators capable of handling large-scale passenger transport. The contract is well-suited for businesses that manage fleets of passenger transport vehicles and have experience in coordinating transport logistics for major events. The contract was awarded to Metroline (Manchester) Limited and Stagecoach Manchester Ltd, illustrating the advantage of established large-scale service providers in fulfilling such requirements. Companies with similar profiles might find this type of tender beneficial for expanding their market presence and showcasing their logistical capabilities in event transport services.

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Notice Title

Parklife Shuttle Services 2025

Notice Description

TfGM required an operator(s) to provide buses from city centre to Heaton Park to support the ingress and egress to Parklife Weekend. On Saturday, Parklife Capacity is expected to be 60,000 and 55,000 on Sunday.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5016e4ef-edda-41d7-be99-140655d3990d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb38cda-5bca-4ed1-a5dc-e309a343033a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£133,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2025 - 16 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
2
Supplier Names

METROLINE (MANCHESTER

STAGECOACH MANCHESTER

Further Information

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Notice URLs

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