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Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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13 Aug 2026 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council procured home-to-school transport services for special educational needs (SEN) passengers, covering eight routes numbered SEN 833 to SEN 840. The requirement is classified as special-purpose road passenger-transport services (CPV 60130000) and falls within services. Delivery is in England, for transport used by Tameside Council. The procurement was divided into route-level requirements, with services provided by multiple transport operators rather than one single provider. It is relevant to businesses operating passenger transport, taxi, private hire or other suitable road transport services, particularly those able to provide reliable school journeys for children and young people with SEN. The opportunity was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Awarded suppliers included Street Cars Manchester, CallACar, Freerun Private Services, J & R Taxis, SMF Travel, Stamford Cars UK and Md Abedin.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 13 August 2026 following mini competitions under the Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender submission deadline was 22 June 2026 at 12:00. The awarded contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2028. Seven suppliers were awarded a combined contract value of £305,140: Street Cars Manchester Ltd, CallACar, Freerun Private Services, J & R Taxis Ltd, SMF Travel, Stamford Cars UK Ltd and Md Abedin. The eight route values stated for SEN 833 to SEN 840 were respectively £38,000, £29,450, £44,080, £88,350, £21,280, £22,800, £33,820 and £27,360. The process used the Council’s dynamic purchasing system and mini-competition route.

This award demonstrates recurring local authority demand for dedicated home-to-school transport for SEN passengers in Tameside. It also shows that the requirement can be delivered by several small operators, including taxi and private transport businesses, rather than only by large fleet companies. A credible future competitor would need dependable road passenger transport capacity, suitable vehicles and the operational ability to cover specified school routes consistently. Experience of scheduled school journeys, passenger safeguarding and supporting children or young people with additional needs would strengthen its position, although the published procurement does not state particular accreditations. Businesses should also be prepared to participate through a dynamic purchasing system and respond to route-level mini competitions. Local operators serving Tameside and surrounding Greater Manchester areas may be well placed to provide responsive coverage.

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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 833 - PS38,000 SEN 834 - PS29,450 SEN 835 - PS44,080 SEN 836 - PS88,350 SEN 837 - PS21,280 SEN 838 - PS22,800 SEN 839 - PS33,820 SEN 840 - PS27,360

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b426694-cb60-4ba8-90f9-2cacd818b550
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020ef8eb-326f-4b75-9113-0585309c22ba
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
£21,280 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£305,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Postcode Area
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
7
Supplier Names

Street Cars Manchester Ltd

CallACar

Freerun Private Services

J & R Taxis Ltd

SMF Travel

Stamford Cars UK Ltd

Md Abedin

Further Information

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