This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

10 Jun 2026 at 10:38

Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Home to School Transport Bus Service" was initiated by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Ashton under Lyne, United Kingdom. This tender was concerned with providing transport services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within the Tameside Borough. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure aimed at securing a coach and driver for this service. Initially tendered on 27th February 2026, the process had an active tender period ending on 30th March 2026, with a planned contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2030. Although the tender was initially in the active stage, it was ultimately cancelled on 10th June 2026 following a decision by the council to meet the service requirement through an existing contractual arrangement instead.

This opportunity, despite its cancellation, demonstrates potential avenues for businesses in the transport service sector, particularly those specialising in special-purpose road passenger-transport services. Companies capable of providing high-quality transport solutions tailored to the needs of SEND children could have found this tender beneficial. There was a significant emphasis on quality and social value in the award criteria, alongside cost considerations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, suggesting that future opportunities of a similar nature may provide growth avenues for firms that can offer specialised, reliable, and socially valuable transport services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Home to School Transport Bus Service

Notice Description

Tameside Borough Council is looking to procure a coach and driver to transport children and young people (aged 11 - 16 years of age) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) living within the boundaries of Tameside Borough who otherwise would be unable to access an educational setting, respite care or day care. A PSV bus will be required to collect the young person(s) from a bus stop along the advised route and will take them to their educational setting, returning them in the afternoon from the setting back to the bus stop.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ea0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054658-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£324,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£324,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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