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CA18035 - Trafford & Stockport College Group Student Transport Services

Trafford College

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06 Aug 2026 at 13:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Trafford College, as part of the Trafford & Stockport College Group, procured student transport services for its Marple bus operation. The requirement is classified as transport services (CPV 60000000) and falls within the services category. The procurement concerns the provision of bus-based transport for students, with the named requirement referring to Marple. The buyer is Trafford College, based in Manchester, England. The stated delivery coverage includes the United Kingdom and Marple-related services, while the procurement record also identifies a Trafford College address in Manchester. This is therefore relevant to passenger transport operators, bus companies and specialist education transport providers able to provide organised student bus services for a further education college group.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. The tender submission deadline was 3 July 2026 at 1pm, and the award date was 6 August 2026. Belle Vue Manchester Ltd was selected as supplier for £579,505.80 including the stated GBP currency. The awarded contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029. The original estimated procurement value was £1,000,500, also in GBP. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The recorded award is active, and the contract covers the student transport services requirement for Trafford College’s Marple bus operation.

This award confirms sustained demand from Trafford College for dedicated student bus transport delivered over a substantial multi-year operating period. It provides a useful benchmark for passenger transport businesses considering future work with this buyer: relevant suppliers are likely to be established bus or coach operators with sufficient vehicles, drivers, scheduling capability and operational resilience to support regular education services. The requirement is explicitly suitable for SMEs, so a smaller operator with the necessary fleet and capacity could be commercially relevant, either independently or through a suitable delivery partnership. Experience coordinating reliable student routes and maintaining consistent service quality would strengthen a competitor’s position when a comparable requirement returns to market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18035 - Trafford & Stockport College Group Student Transport Services

Notice Description

Trafford & Stockport College Group Marple Buses Student Transport Services To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18035. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18035 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fc8e369-5748-4036-bd0d-9b25f47a7ea5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43f3c6a-07d1-4342-b5da-e12b83a3d621
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£579,505 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
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
Trafford College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
WA14 5PQ
Postcode Area
Warrington
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Broadheath
Westminster Constituency
Altrincham and Sale West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Belle Vue Manchester Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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