Tender

TC626 Flexible Purchasing System for the Provision of Social Needs Transport - Round 2

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2025 at 13:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is inviting tenders for the "TC626 Flexible Purchasing System for the Provision of Social Needs Transport - Round 2". This procurement process focuses on the provision of road transport services for social needs, including home-to-school (SEN) transport as well as transport for older persons and learning disabled individuals. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with a selective procedure, referred to as a restricted procedure (above threshold). Interested parties should note the tender deadline is set for 14th February 2025 at 11:00 AM, with the contract period beginning on 7th April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2033. The procurement is valued at £90 million and takes place in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in road transport services, especially those with experience in providing social needs transport, are well-suited to compete. The flexible purchasing system allows continuous opportunities for suppliers to join, making it ideal for companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector transport industry. The ongoing nature and substantial contract value further enhance its attractiveness for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC626 Flexible Purchasing System for the Provision of Social Needs Transport - Round 2

Notice Description

Round 2 - Flexible Purchasing System for the Provision of Social Needs Transport incorporating Home to School (SEN) Transport and Older Persons & Learning Disabled People Passenger Transport. Please note - If you have already been accepted onto the Flexible Purchasing System then you do not need to apply again.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8012406a-10d0-48e4-b35d-74f3bc29b9b7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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