Bus Franchising - North West Greater Manchester

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Bus Franchising - North West Greater Manchester." This procurement exercise aims to franchise bus services in Greater Manchester, covering regions such as Bolton, Bury, Farnworth, Leigh, and Atherton. With a focus on public road transport services, the procurement is set for implementation in March 2027, extending until August 2030, with the possible renewal up to August 2032. The procurement entails a significant investment, with a gross value of £108 million (estimated net value at £90 million). Important deadlines include feedback submission by 11th July 2025 and the tender notice anticipated during the week commencing 21st July 2025.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in public road transport services. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to expand operations by competing for service provision in the defined Greater Manchester areas. The planned franchising offers the potential for growth through an active engagement process conducted via TfGM’s procurement portal, ProContract. Interested parties are encouraged to register and participate in the preliminary market engagement, which provides insights into marketplace conditions and requirements. With a high value and long-term service opportunities, this tender is attractive for businesses aiming to establish or fortify their presence in the public transportation industry.

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Bus Franchising - North West Greater Manchester

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

4th July 2025 12:42:41 PM

Planning Deadline

11th July 2025 22:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

Following the implementation of Bus Franchising across Greater Manchester. Transport for Greater Manchester on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking Operators to provide bus services for these Small Franchises, consisting of the following two lots: Lot 1. Bolton, Bury and Farnworth Small Franchise Lot 2. Leigh and Atherton Small Franchise, both from March 2027, with an estimated combined Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR) of 49. Through this procurement process, TfGM is engaging with potential suppliers to participate in a preliminary market engagement exercise, to provide TfGM with an understanding of the current marketplace. This market engagement exercise will be conducted via a questionnaire which can be found at TfGM's procurement portal, ProContract. Suppliers can register for free using the following link: https://procontract.due north.com/Register. Upon registration, the market engagement information can be found using the following project reference: DN780667.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05592c

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

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Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

Buyer Name

Kirk Boulton

Buyer Email

procurement@tfgm.com

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

2 Piccadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BG

United Kingdom

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Bus Franchising - North West Greater Manchester

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