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title: "TC451 Provision of Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1fd08297-a483-4cd4-b37c-b054e3dc9ea9"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# TC451 Provision of Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fd08297-a483-4cd4-b37c-b054e3dc9ea9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "TC451 Provision of Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme" is being conducted by Manchester City Council. This tender falls under the Education and Training Services category and is located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is active, with a tender period set to close on 17th May 2022. The total budget allocated for this service is £1,160,000, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2022 and last until 31st August 2025. This tender follows an open procurement method allowing all suitable bidders to participate.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in providing secure and safe transportation for school-aged children. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may find the scale of this contract manageable and beneficial for their growth. The procurement will be suitable for businesses with a proven track record in educational transport services looking to enhance their portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

The service provided comprises the safe and secure transport of school children on a daily or otherwise determined return journey basis between school and swimming facilities on specified dates during schoolterm times only for the framework agreement period, all as determined by the tender documents and attached schedules and the MEC Swimming Programme. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: www.the-chest.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1efe611-70c2-4249-8ced-f5950cc57157 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 5DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1efe611-70c2-4249-8ced-f5950cc57157

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1efe611-70c2-4249-8ced-f5950cc57157
  5th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

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