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Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has conducted a mini-competition through its Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System for special-purpose road passenger-transport services, specifically focusing on SEN transport routes. The procurement process, now complete, resulted in a contract valued at £40,480. The procurement was conducted using a method designated as "Other" and the award stage was finalized on 2nd April 2026. The contract is set to begin on 20th April 2026 and will end on 31st July 2028. This procurement falls under the services category, targeting suppliers located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing special-purpose passenger transport services. Businesses specialising in transportation services that cater to specific needs, such as those required for school settings, are especially well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The award of this contract to SMF Travel highlights the potential for SMEs to secure significant local government contracts that enhance their portfolio and market presence. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council's procurement activities offer a platform for businesses to expand by engaging in public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Notice Description

Tameside Council have carried out a mini competition for their Home to School requirements via the Home To School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. Route awarded and contract value below: SEN 812 - PS40,480

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-970da4df-cfb8-4bfe-a68d-2e63abd2cd63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dab442f-9252-4269-8fce-26a392f336fd
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
£40,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 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

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
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

SMF TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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