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20 Jul 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has successfully completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process for Lot 4, focusing on special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The initiative entailed a series of mini competitions under the Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, valued at £79,560, has been awarded to Joes Travel. The procurement process follows a unique method and is categorised under services in CPV classification 60130000. The contract commences on 21st July 2026, concluding on 31st August 2029, covering service delivery within England, United Kingdom.

The tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs capable of delivering specialised road passenger transport services, such as those involved in home-to-school transportation. It is particularly advantageous for businesses like Joes Travel, which already engaged as a successful supplier. Companies positioned to compete in this area are likely those with logistical capabilities and experience in educational transport services, aiming to expand their service portfolio and market reach through structured public sector engagements. Aspiring suppliers should be prepared to participate in dynamic purchasing systems, which provide a streamlined approach for future procurement opportunities.

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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: SOC 152 - PS79,560

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77ac3e8a-38a0-4f2c-bc27-f7f10c629d9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4fc1f14-a5eb-4ed9-82e5-e6f4c6b22160
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
£79,560 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,560 Under £100K
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 2029 3-4 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
1
Supplier Name

JOES TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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