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title: "Parklife Shuttle Services 2025"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
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# Parklife Shuttle Services 2025

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5016e4ef-edda-41d7-be99-140655d3990d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Parklife Shuttle Services 2025" was conducted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), seeking operators to provide bus services linking Manchester city centre to Heaton Park during the Parklife Weekend. The industry category involves hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers, classified under CPV code 60170000. Taking place in England, the contract was awarded on 15 April 2025, with Transport for Greater Manchester acting as the buyer. This open procedure process was completed with a contract period from 14 to 16 June 2025, with a total value of £133,200. The tender process had concluded by 19 March 2025, marking the end of the tender period.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for bus service operators capable of handling large-scale passenger transport. The contract is well-suited for businesses that manage fleets of passenger transport vehicles and have experience in coordinating transport logistics for major events. The contract was awarded to Metroline (Manchester) Limited and Stagecoach Manchester Ltd, illustrating the advantage of established large-scale service providers in fulfilling such requirements. Companies with similar profiles might find this type of tender beneficial for expanding their market presence and showcasing their logistical capabilities in event transport services.

## Notice

TfGM required an operator(s) to provide buses from city centre to Heaton Park to support the ingress and egress to Parklife Weekend. On Saturday, Parklife Capacity is expected to be 60,000 and 55,000 on Sunday.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb38cda-5bca-4ed1-a5dc-e309a343033a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2025 - 16 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,200 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | METROLINE (MANCHESTER; STAGECOACH MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb38cda-5bca-4ed1-a5dc-e309a343033a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb38cda-5bca-4ed1-a5dc-e309a343033a
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com

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