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Award

10 Jul 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the "Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council" contract, focusing on special-purpose road passenger-transport services. This contract falls under the CPV code 60130000 and will operate within England, United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and several routes were awarded after conducting multiple mini competitions via the Home To School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The key contract period runs from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2029, with the awarded value totalling £505,529. The procurement method was unspecified, categorized as "Other - ", making it open for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the transport services industry, to expand their operations by engaging with a public sector contract that spans nearly three years. Firms such as Freerun Private Services, Nexus Move Ltd, Stamford Cars UK Ltd, and Street Cars Manchester Ltd, which have been awarded routes, exemplify the potential for smaller businesses to successfully compete in public procurement. The contract offers an assured revenue stream and a chance to build long-term relationships with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, thereby enhancing business growth and scalability for suppliers specializing in passenger transport services.

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: SOC 124 - PS56,700 SOC 125 - PS75,525 SOC 126 - PS75,525 SOC 127 - PS54,150 SOC 128 - PS54,150 SOC 129 - PS55,875 SOC 130 - PS79,560 SOC 131 - PS45,135 SOC 132 - PS8,909

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9137f4b-3fb4-4198-a61c-d7644b2409ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d49c4cc-1fe7-4a0a-a94e-f3d81136fb04
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
£8,909 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£505,529 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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
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
4
Supplier Names

FREERUN PRIVATE SERVICES

NEXUS MOVE

STAMFORD CARS

STREET CARS MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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