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Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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17 Oct 2025 at 13:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council involves the award of several contracts as part of the Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The contracts, specifically for special-purpose road passenger-transport services, were completed through a series of mini competitions. The procurement process had its tender period ending on 26th June 2025 and spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The contracts, valued at different amounts per route, commenced on 2nd September 2025 and will conclude by 31st July 2028. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the latest contract details published on 17th October 2025. This procurement is suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but not for VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs in the transportation industry to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence by becoming suppliers for council transport requirements. Businesses engaged in road passenger-transport services, especially those with capabilities to operate across multiple regions within the United Kingdom, stand to gain competitive advantages and long-term contracts spanning nearly three years. The tender process, characterised by dynamic purchasing, allows for flexibility and competitive participation from diverse business entities eager to engage with public sector transport needs. The involvement of multiple regions also suggests potential for businesses to exhibit proficiency in managing extensive transportation logistics for public services.

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Notice Information

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: \\r\r \\r\r SEN 645 - PS33,630 \\r\r SEN 646 - PS46,170 \\r\r SEN 647 - PS39,900 \\r\r SEN 648 - PS39,900 \\r\r SEN 649 - PS39,330 \\r\r SEN 650 - PS68,400 \\r\r SEN 651 - PS78,090 \\r\r SEN 652 - PS71,894\\r\r SEN 653 - PS39,330 \\r\r SEN 654 - PS63,344

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d583918f-8bc5-4e3d-a5bc-4b351f756ec5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ee3f14-6862-4e75-a7ef-91f1dc0642ef
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£33,630 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,942,327 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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
6
Supplier Names

AFJLtd

Freerun Private Services

Nexus Move Ltd

Stamford Cars UK Ltd

Street Cars Manchester Ltd

Joes Travel

Further Information

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