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Oasis Shuttle Bus 2025

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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22 Apr 2026 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Oasis Shuttle Bus 2025" was managed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). It involved hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers to facilitate bus operations between Manchester city centre and Heaton Park during Oasis Concerts scheduled for various dates in July 2025. This contract, classified under the services industry category, was awarded after a tender initiation, with a total estimated value of GBP 280,000. The tender period concluded on 23 April 2025, and the contract period will run from 11 to 20 July 2025. The award status is active, and the primary focus was on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to TfGM's suitability criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those with experience in passenger vehicle operations. Businesses such as Diamond Bus North West Ltd, First Manchester Ltd, Go North West, and Stagecoach Manchester Ltd were identified as suppliers, indicating a competitive environment among established transport operators in Greater Manchester. As public transport and event management are crucial for concert crowds, companies with logistics expertise would be well-positioned to benefit from future opportunities stemming from similar events organised by TfGM and other regional authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oasis Shuttle Bus 2025

Notice Description

TfGM invited Operators to provide bids to operate buses from Manchester city centre to Heaton Park to support the ingress and egress to Oasis Concerts. On 11, 12, 19 and 20 July, the concert capacity will be 72,500. On the 16th this will be reduced to 50,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ce5c58b-362d-4c67-ae41-24fb7564bdaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34947099-4eef-4a7d-a0da-e648fbec2db4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025 30 days
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
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

DIAMOND BUS NORTH WEST

FIRST MANCHESTER

GO NORTH WEST

STAGECOACH MANCHESTER

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Notice URLs

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