Tender

Non Franchised Bus and DRT Services

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Tender

21 Nov 2024 at 15:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking to procure Non-Franchised Bus and DRT Services under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This tender, valued at £15,000,000, falls under the industry category of motor vehicles for transporting 10 or more persons and includes public road transport and non-scheduled passenger transport services. The procurement stage is currently active with the tender period ending on 20th December 2024. The contract is set to commence on 27th January 2025 and will run until 26th January 2031. The services will be provided within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. Key dates to note include the availability of tender documents from 21st November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs), to grow by becoming qualified operators to supply subsidised bus services in areas not served by commercial networks. Businesses involved in network bus services, resource contracts, demand response services, and Metroshuttle contracts are well-suited to compete. The DPS model allows for the participation in further competitions beginning early 2025, after which contracts will be awarded to the highest scoring suppliers among the qualified operators. This model ensures continued opportunities for various types of transport service providers to engage in public transport solutions tailored to local social needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non Franchised Bus and DRT Services

Notice Description

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) wishes to implement a DPS from which TfGM will procure Subsidised Services including but not limited to: Network Bus Services, Subsidised Bus Services, Resource Contracts, Demand Response contracts and Metroshuttle contracts. The DPS will provide TfGM with a selection of qualified operators to supply tendered services in areas where there is a social need that is not served by the commercial bus network. For full unrestricted access to the tender documents please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/ Please note the tender documents will be made available from the 21st November 2024. With this being a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) there is no guarantee of any specific amount or type of work being allocated to any of the operators (including the Highest Scoring Supplier). All contracts awarded under the DPS will follow further competitions which will commence early 2025. Only qualified operators that are on the DPS will be invited to participate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cf34a0-a2a4-4059-916f-397d3fbaa590
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2031 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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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