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Parklife Shuttle Services June 2026

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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22 Apr 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) recently completed the procurement process for providing shuttle services for the Parklife music festival in June 2026. The tender, titled "Parklife Shuttle Services June 2026," falls under the industry category of "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" as classified by CPV code 60170000. The shuttle operation, aimed at facilitating efficient movement between Manchester city centre and Heaton Park, has been awarded, with the contract set to run from 20th to 22nd June 2026. The award was published on 22nd April 2026, and several suppliers, including Diamond Bus North West Ltd, First Manchester Ltd, Metroline Travel Ltd, and Stagecoach Manchester will collaborate under this initiative to provide transport services. The tender was valued at £82,172, with the procurement method classified as "Other."

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, especially those capable of scaling operations for large events and providing reliable, efficient transportation services. This tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding their operations within England, specifically in Greater Manchester. Suppliers involved in shuttle services, event transportation, and logistical support for large gatherings will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities and could leverage the association with TfGM for future tenders and collaborations in similar high-profile public events.

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Notice Title

Parklife Shuttle Services June 2026

Notice Description

Parklife is one of the UK's largest metropolitan music festivals, held annually at Heaton Park and attracting tens of thousands of visitors across the weekend. To support the safe and efficient movement of attendees, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) are coordinating a comprehensive shuttle bus operation between Manchester city centre and Heaton Park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adfe5d06-bfe8-411e-aee1-7ed11771111e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10bca293-d606-4803-812d-c67131d8d4be
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
£82,172 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,172 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

METROLINE TRAVEL

STAGECOACH MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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