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title: "TC626 Flexible Purchasing System for the Provision of Social Needs Transport - Round 1"
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# TC626 Flexible Purchasing System for the Provision of Social Needs Transport - Round 1

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c7feb35-223d-4344-820d-204945f638d8

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has initiated a tender process for the TC626 Flexible Purchasing System for the Provision of Social Needs Transport - Round 1. The procurement falls under the "Road transport services" category with a contract value of £90,000,000. The tendering procedure is of a selective nature, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender deadline for submissions is 3rd June 2024, with the contract expected to commence on 8th August 2024 until 31st March 2033.

This tender by Manchester City Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in road transport services to compete for a substantial contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Interested parties must register on the e-business portal known as the Chest and submit their completed tender documents online by the specified deadline. This procurement process aims to cater to Social Needs Transport, including Home to School Transport and services for Older Persons & Learning Disabled People.

## Notice

Round 1 - Flexible Purchasing System for the Provision of Social Needs Transport incorporating Home to School (SEN) Transport and Older Persons & Learning Disabled People Passenger Transport Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday 03 June 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95105f7-8ecb-4776-bbf0-ad5b08f64d85 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| 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 | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 2 May 2024 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95105f7-8ecb-4776-bbf0-ad5b08f64d85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95105f7-8ecb-4776-bbf0-ad5b08f64d85
  2nd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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