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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded an award for its Home to School Transport services under the title "Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council" in the services category, specifically for special-purpose road passenger-transport services (CPV 60130000). The procurement process utilised an open procedure within the framework of mini competitions from their Dynamic Purchasing System, culminating in an award dated 9th July 2026. The awarded contracts encompass routes within various locations in England, with the contract period set from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. The total contract value stands at £367,657, and the tender process was tailored to include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in transportation and logistics, particularly those with capabilities in passenger transport services. Given the competitive open procurement method, businesses positioned to deliver reliable and efficient transportation for school children across Tameside have the opportunity to expand their portfolios and strengthen their market positions. Companies such as Freerun Private Services, Nexus Move Ltd, and Stamford Cars UK Ltd have been successfully awarded, indicating that businesses in similar sectors and of similar scale could also effectively compete in future offerings by the council.

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: ACTIVE TAMESIDE VARIOUS - New SOC 116 ACTIVE TAMESIDE - New SOC 117 ACTIVE TAMESIDE - New SOC 118 ACTIVE TAMESIDE - DENTON BASE - New SOC 119 ACTIVE TAMESIDE - New SOC 120 ACTIVE TAMESIDE VARIOUS -New SOC 121 ACTIVE TAMESIDE - New SOC 122 DENTON WELLNESS - CENTRE New SOC 123

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a078c4af-ceae-4ae2-ba22-a42f34eccbac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb8e17b-48b1-453a-94e0-469a10ef7b46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£17,442 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£367,657 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
3
Supplier Names

FREERUN PRIVATE SERVICES

NEXUS MOVE

STAMFORD CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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