Tender

Greater Manchester Bus Franchising - Passport Process

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

12 Aug 2021 at 14:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has initiated a tender titled "Greater Manchester Bus Franchising - Passport Process", aimed at procuring public road transport services within the Greater Manchester area. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions accepted until the deadline of 3rd September 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 30th April 2022 and extend until 30th April 2027. Interested suppliers can pre-qualify through the Passport System established by Transport for Greater Manchester, which oversees the procurement process on behalf of the authority.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in public transport services and related operations. Companies that meet the qualifications set forth in the Passport Selection Questionnaire will be well-positioned to enter the competitive bidding process for bus franchises in Greater Manchester. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they may find a conducive environment for growth in this tender, enhancing their presence in the public transport sector within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greater Manchester Bus Franchising - Passport Process

Notice Description

General In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same, the Mayor of Greater Manchester decided on 25th March 2021 to introduce a bus franchising scheme for the entire Greater Manchester Combined Authority ('GMCA') area. The GMCA will be the contracting entity and the bus franchising scheme will be overseen and managed by Transport for Greater Manchester ('TfGM'), including the procurement of franchise operators, on behalf of the GMCA. Passport System TfGM has established a Passport System by which Potential Suppliers can pre-qualify so that they can bid for Greater Manchester Bus Franchises. Potential Suppliers who wish to apply to become a Passport Holder are required to provide a submission in accordance with the Passport Selection Questionnaire, and should do so with reference to the Passport Process Document which provides further detail on the application process and requirements. These can be found on the Pro-Contract E-Tendering portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/register) For the avoidance of doubt, only those potential Suppliers who have successfully obtained a Passport (and therefore become a Passport Holder) will qualify to participate in the subsequent stages of the procurement. To successfully qualify a potential Supplier must achieve the criteria set out in the Passport Selection Questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd758d23-8491-4a6b-91ec-aa9511d29a92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4481c8e2-ee15-4a61-b8d5-ec4b6797a3eb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2027 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
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
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
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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