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Proposal to implement Starling Technologies in the Deane Road 'Education corridor'

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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11 Aug 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester has successfully completed a procurement process for the “Proposal to implement Starling Technologies in the Deane Road 'Education corridor'” project. The initiative, categorised under traffic control services, aims to analyse and improve pedestrian habits and safety along this busy corridor. The project is part of the Department for Transport's Safer Roads initiative, funded by Bolton Council. The procurement utilised a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and culminated in an award on 11th August 2025. The contract period extends from 1st November 2025 to 1st November 2029, with a total contract value of £31,356 gross.

This initiative offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic control and urban planning services, particularly those with expertise in pedestrian safety technology. Small to medium-sized enterprises like Starling Technologies Ltd, the supplier awarded the contract, are ideally positioned to deliver innovative solutions in this space. Companies aiming to participate in similar projects should focus on partnerships with local councils or government initiatives that seek to enhance public safety and urban infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Proposal to implement Starling Technologies in the Deane Road 'Education corridor'

Notice Description

To better understand the pedestrian habits and metrics along a busy corridor which separates the cluster of educational establishments from the town centre and transport hub. Once this is understood steps will be taken to improve the safety of pedestrians and enhance the pedestrian experience at the junction of Deane Rd / Moor Ln through the means of traffic signal integration . This is funded by Bolton Council and the DfT's Safer Roads initiative.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05854c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047701-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,130 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARLING TECHNOLOGIES

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