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22 Oct 2025 at 17:57

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17 Oct 2025 at 13:42

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22 Jul 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council entailed several mini competitions for Home to School transport services via the Home To School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement, classified under special-purpose road passenger-transport services (CPV code 60130000), was completed through an open procedure. The contracts were awarded on 22nd July 2025 and involve service delivery across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North West, East Midlands, and London. The contract period spans from 2nd September 2025 to 31st July 2027, with a total value of £220,780 awarded to multiple suppliers. This procurement was designed to accommodate SMEs, enhancing the opportunity for smaller enterprises to participate and fulfil contract requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly SMEs, to expand their market reach and build public sector experience. The procurement's utilisation of a dynamic purchasing system suggests ongoing opportunities for providers to compete for subsequent routes, fostering a competitive environment conducive to business growth. Suppliers such as Minibuses Ltd, Stamford Cars UK Ltd, and Md Abedin have successfully been awarded contracts, demonstrating that enterprises with capabilities in providing road passenger-transport services are well-suited to meet the needs of Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council's requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

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: \r \r SEN 660 - PS71,060\r SEN 661 - PS43,700 \r SEN 662 - PS38,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b75be6a-25e7-411c-a8e8-7dae67f29c32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b044c8-0082-4cb4-a5ef-f48dcba54e0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£578,360 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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
5
Supplier Names

AFJLtd

Hobans Contracting Cars Ltd

Minibuses Ltd

Stamford Cars UK Ltd

Md Abedin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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