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Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for Lot 4, concerning special-purpose road passenger-transport services under the Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. With a classification of CPV 60130000, this procurement is set in England, United Kingdom. The tender was issued as a mini-competition and concluded its tender period on 15th December 2025. The awarded contracts encompass several routes with a total value of £198,180, with the contract period scheduled to start on 5th January 2026 and end on 31st July 2028.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. The procurement method was geared towards inviting suitable SMEs to compete, ensuring broad market participation. Successful suppliers include SMF Travel and Stamford Cars UK Ltd, indicating that businesses with strong local knowledge and capability in managing special-purpose transport services are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can bolster business growth through long-term service commitments and potential expansion in public sector procurement markets.

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Notice Information

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 776 - PS14,550 SEN 777 - PS64,080 SEN 778 - PS61,680 SEN 779 - PS20,400 SEN 780 - PS25,920 SEN 781 - PS11,550

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b48ca55-1ca4-4230-ab1c-6f3fa809120f
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
£11,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,180 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Imogen Elliott
Contact Email
imogen.elliott@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7793981066

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
2
Supplier Names

SMF TRAVEL

STAMFORD CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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