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Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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17 Oct 2025 at 11:29

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17 Oct 2025 at 11:24

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12 Jun 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for its Home to School Transport services through a series of mini competitions under the Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement, classified under special-purpose road passenger-transport services (CPV code 60130000), spans various regions across the United Kingdom including London, North West, and South East. The process reached the award stage, with the overall contract commencing on 2nd September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The contract value totals £470,250 and the contract status is active as of 12th June 2025. The procurement method is categorised as "Other," tailored to accommodate SMEs, with Fentons Taxis and other SMEs being awarded the contracts.

This procurement provides numerous opportunities for SMEs specialising in passenger transport services to engage with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. It opens avenues for businesses capable of managing school transport routes in various UK regions. Such undertakings not only benefit suppliers by securing a long-term government contract but also strengthen their portfolio within the public sector. SMEs, already adept in logistics and transport management, are well-suited to leverage this tender for business expansion and increased market presence. Engaging in this contract could lead to further relationships with other municipal entities requiring similar services.

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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: \r \r SEN610 - PS47,880\r SEN611 - PS48,450 \r SEN612 - PS72,960 \r SEN613 - PS59,616 \r SEN615 - PS59,565 \r SEN616 - PS59,206 \r SEN617 - PS62,084\r

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fe0eca2-df79-4632-8e0c-5fbe7f58961b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c8e672b-fbd3-4906-b043-0f93de625aeb
Current Stage
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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
£47,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£880,011 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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
6
Supplier Names

ADLARD TRANSPORT

AFJLTD

FENTONS TAXIS

JOES TRAVEL

MD ABEDIN

SMF TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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