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Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, focused on the Home to School Transport requirements within the special-purpose road passenger-transport services industry. Classified under CPV code 60130000, this initiative is set in England, United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 22nd September 2025. The contract begins on 23rd September 2025 and will run until 31st July 2028. Key dates include a tender period that ended on 15th September 2025. Managed under a Dynamic Purchasing System, this procurement utilised a method classified as "Other" aimed at fostering competition among qualified suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process supports their participation, with no preference given to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Ideal for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, this contract was awarded to SMF Travel and Stamford Cars UK Ltd, both SMEs, indicating a conducive environment for similar businesses to flourish. The multi-year contract can provide stable business growth for companies capable of delivering specialised transport services. Engaging in such procurement processes enables companies to expand their public sector portfolio and establish their presence in the educational transport sector.

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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: SEN 724 - PS67,260 SEN 726 - PSPS84,075

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f44fa513-bd07-4673-b195-a7342ad1508d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e50481-060a-4b66-9b9c-ee7f25f70141
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
£67,260 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,335 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
2
Supplier Names

SMF TRAVEL

STAMFORD CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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