Planning

Bike Hire Operator Services

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Bike Hire Operator Services." This contract pertains to the transport services industry, excluding waste transport, and is set within the Greater Manchester region in the United Kingdom (UKD). The procurement process is classified under services, with an additional category for goods. The procurement legal framework is based on the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. Key dates include the anticipated future notice publication on 1st June 2027, with the contract period planned from 18th November 2028 to 17th November 2033. The process involves a concession special regime, indicating that it may allow for negotiated contracts aimed at minimising government financial involvement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in bike hire operations. It is well-suited for companies capable of managing large-scale service deployments within urban settings. Participation in this procurement process could enhance business growth by establishing long-term relationships with a prominent public authority and expanding service offerings within a high-demand area. Companies looking to diversify or increase their presence in the Greater Manchester region would find this tender particularly appealing, provided they can operate within the framework expected by TfGM and meet potential demands for innovative and sustainable transport solutions.

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Notice Title

Bike Hire Operator Services

Notice Description

Contract for a bike hire operator. Note the scope, figures, dates, and contract or framework durations included in this Notice are provisional only, and are subject to funding approvals and governance approvals, and may be subject to change as the requirement developments. TfGM reserves the right to vary or cancel this notice at any point as the project develops. TfGM use the e-tendering portal Pro-Contract to manage high value procurement activity. Details on how to register can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/register

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052371
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026619-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2028 - 17 Nov 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

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