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title: "MCFC Matchday Buses 25/26 Season"
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# MCFC Matchday Buses 25/26 Season

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43b717ac-f5de-449c-9390-0967caa9624c

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## Summary

This procurement process was initiated by Transport for Greater Manchester for the operation of MCFC matchday buses for the 2025/26 season. The focus is on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers to serve routes to and from the Etihad Stadium on match days, including Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League fixtures. The services cover various locations around the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, intended to maximise patronage from Manchester City FC season ticket holders. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 23rd August 2025 and concluding on 31st May 2026. The procurement process details include a budget valued at £271,515 GBP.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to engage with a high-profile client like Transport for Greater Manchester. It offers substantial growth potential for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality passenger transport services. The awarded suppliers, comprising both large and small entities, showcase that companies of various sizes can successfully participate, particularly those with capabilities in operating routes within Manchester on stringent matchday schedules. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio, enhance reputation, and provide a stepping stone to securing future procurement opportunities in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Operators were invited to provide bids to operate a series of bus routes to/from Etihad Stadium on Manchester City match days, for the 2025/26 season. These routes have been planned to maximise patronage from MCFC season ticket holders. This included all men's fixtures at the Etihad Stadium, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League fixture. Time: Matchdays only, varying times of operation Location: Various locations in the vicinity of the Etihad Stadium, Manchester

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa470996-77f4-475f-996c-8e96c1d5058e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £271,515 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £271,515 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | DIAMOND BUS NORTH WEST; FIRST MANCHESTER; GO NORTH WEST; R.S TYRER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 07:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa470996-77f4-475f-996c-8e96c1d5058e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa470996-77f4-475f-996c-8e96c1d5058e
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com

## Provenance

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