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Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, titled "Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council," was completed successfully as of 19th January 2026. This contract falls under the services category, specifically special-purpose road passenger-transport services, with a CPV classification of 60130000. The project location is in England, United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 12th September 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027. The procurement process used a dynamic purchasing system, conducted as a mini competition for Home to School transport requirements. The total contract value awarded is £74,000. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Sale, England, handled the procurement, and the award was to Freerun Private Services acting as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in special-purpose road passenger-transport services. Given the dynamic nature of the procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a clear advantage in competing for such contracts. Business entities focused on providing tailored transport solutions, particularly catering to specific needs such as Home to School transport, can find growth potential in contracts like this one due to the outlined service requirements and location-specific offerings. The procurement was tailored to attract SME participation, thereby fostering growth and competition in this sector.

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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 788 - PS74,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a526e1ae-0909-4c33-8c96-fa97bbd7fd9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a17031e5-2425-4034-87b7-90d0ce1594cf
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
£74,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
Imogen Elliott
Contact Email
imogen.elliott@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7793981066

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

FREERUN PRIVATE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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