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Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded its procurement process for Lot 4 under the Home To School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System, culminating in an award on 25th September 2025. The contract, valued at £88,350, covers special-purpose road passenger-transport services (CPV code 60130000). It is specifically aimed at supporting Home to School requirements and is scheduled to run from 26th September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method employed was categorized under "Other," with the competitive element concluded via a series of mini-competitions. The services are to be delivered in England, providing a focused opportunity for engagement within this region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council's approach via a Dynamic Purchasing System encourages a variety of service providers to engage, particularly those specialising in transport services for educational institutions. The procurement process is optimal for small to medium enterprises with expertise in special-purpose road transport, as it emphasises access to consistent public sector work, which can enhance business stability and growth. Businesses positioned in or around Greater Manchester, like SMF Travel—the awarded supplier—stand to benefit the most from such opportunities, given their logistical and operational proximity to the delivery locations.

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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 736 - PS44,460 SEN 737 - PS43,890

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7721478d-dd51-4ae4-ab21-561ad8017da6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c65ad9a-c761-45b7-8f90-a833f7cb9f18
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
£43,890 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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), 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
1
Supplier Name

SMF TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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