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GMCA 1122 Chauffeur Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

15 Oct 2024 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a direct award procurement for "GMCA 1122 Chauffeur Services" under the Transport services category (excluding Waste transport), awarded to Prestige Chauffeurs Limited. Prestige Chauffeurs will provide specialist chauffeur services to support the Mayor from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The contract is valued at £42,000. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the award was published on 15 October 2024. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the Transport services industry, especially those providing tailored chauffeur services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract favourable due to the direct award process. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish a strong relationship with local authorities and enhance their credibility and visibility in the market. Businesses with experience in providing high-quality, reliable services to government officials would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1122 Chauffeur Services

Notice Description

Specialist chauffeur services to support the Mayor throughout 2024/25.This is delivered by Prestige Chauffeurs. We have been using Prestige Chauffeurs since the Mayor's former driver was on long term sick and the Mayor required a driver. The Governance and Scrutiny Team contacted Manchester City Council to find out which company the Civic Mayor used. Prestige Chauffeurs were recommended to us by the Lord Mayors Office at Manchester City Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-deb4d78b-9ed2-4b85-ac22-4a8f2d79f977
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6da3a23-dd61-4040-ba36-31ad0b305926
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESTIGE CHAUFFEURS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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