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Greater Manchester Bus Franchising Tranche 3

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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23 May 2024 at 15:08

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26 Oct 2023 at 15:28

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01 Feb 2023 at 09:57

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05 Aug 2021 at 18:06

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority initiated a tender process for the Greater Manchester Bus Franchising Tranche 3, overseen by Transport for Greater Manchester. This procurement involves public road transport services and includes multiple franchises such as Hyde Road, Sharston, Stockport, Tameside, Wythenshawe, Stockport Small, Tameside A Small, Tameside B Small, and Trafford Small. These awards have been cancelled, and the contracting entity is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The procurement method is selective, with competitive negotiation.

This public procurement opportunity in the public road transport services sector presents a chance for businesses to engage in franchise operations within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. Companies offering quality transport services, social value initiatives, and competitive pricing would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The opportunity, overseen by Transport for Greater Manchester, has a significant financial scope and involves a range of large and small franchises catering to different areas within Greater Manchester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greater Manchester Bus Franchising Tranche 3

Notice Description

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. This relates to Tranche 3 Bus Franchising.

Lot Information

Hyde Road Large Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Hyde Road Large Franchise.

Sharston Large Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Sharston Large Franchise.

Stockport Large Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Stockport Large Franchise.

Tameside Large Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Tameside Large Franchise.

Wythenshawe Large Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Wythenshawe Large Franchise.

Stockport Small Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Stockport Small Franchise.

Tameside A Small Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Tameside A small franchise.

Tameside B Small Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Tameside B Small Franchise.

Trafford Small Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Trafford Small Franchise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d17c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016350-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£681,300,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Diamond Bus (North West) Limited

Diamond Bus North West Limited

First Manchester Ltd

Go Ahead Group

Go North West

Greater Manchester Buses South Limited, T/A Stagecoach Manchester

Metroline Limited

Rotala plc

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