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Replacement Bus Service

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Aug 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the award stage of its procurement process for a replacement bus service, specifically catering to home-to-school transport for children with special educational needs (SEN) attending Samuel Laycock school. The procurement, titled "Replacement Bus Service," falls under the services category and pertains to special-purpose road passenger-transport services. Although initiated through a direct method under an exemption, the contract was awarded to Belle Vue (Manchester) Limited. The contract was signed on 30th July 2025, with services commencing from 2nd September 2025 and set to conclude on 31st July 2026. The project's geographic focus lies within the UKD3 region, specifically in Ashton under Lyne, Greater Manchester.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in specialised road passenger transport services. By targeting specific local transportation needs, such enterprises can leverage niche market demands, allowing for tailored services that align with regional requirements. Businesses with expertise in providing transport solutions for educational settings, particularly those equipped to handle the logistical intricacies associated with SEN transport, would find this contract beneficial. Additionally, securing such contracts with public authorities like Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council can enhance a business's reputation and open doors for future tendering opportunities across similar jurisdictional areas.

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Notice Title

Replacement Bus Service

Notice Description

In line with Tameside Council's contract procedure rules, this contract for the provision of a bus and passenger assistants for home to school transport for children with SEN to Samuel Laycock school was awarded via an exemption.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05875e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048536-2025
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
Postcode
OL6 0GS
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELLE VUE (MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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