Tender

Free City Centre Bus Operations

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Tender

18 May 2018 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Transport for Greater Manchester, which is seeking to award a contract for the Free City Centre Bus Operations, specifically for labour to operate the free Manchester city centre bus service known as "Metroshuttle". This tender falls under the public road transport services category and is valued at £6,000,000. The procurement method is open, employing an open procedure with a tender period set to conclude on 29th June 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 28th October 2018 and will run until 27th October 2023, with delivery addresses located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in labour provision for public transport operations. Companies that have experience in managing bus services, operational staffing, and related logistical support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate growth and enhance operational capabilities in the public transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Free City Centre Bus Operations

Notice Description

TfGM is looking to establish a resourcing contract for the free Manchester city centre bus service (currently branded "Metroshuttle" operations). As the vehicles for the service will be provided by TfGM, the requirement is for labour only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8e23651-441e-4ada-9825-216fce3980d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb35bef-a2b6-4f98-8d80-48d1eaf79310
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2018 - 27 Oct 2023 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
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Deborah Rawle
Contact Email
deborah.rawle@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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