--- title: "Finance Provider and Dealership Audit Service Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5432b62a-55eb-4759-829c-9a7430a345ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5432b62a-55eb-4759-829c-9a7430a345ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5432b62a-55eb-4759-829c-9a7430a345ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5432b62a-55eb-4759-829c-9a7430a345ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2021-10-13" --- # Finance Provider and Dealership Audit Service Tender Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5432b62a-55eb-4759-829c-9a7430a345ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5432b62a-55eb-4759-829c-9a7430a345ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5432b62a-55eb-4759-829c-9a7430a345ac.json) ## Summary The Finance Provider and Dealership Audit Service Tender is currently being issued by Transport for Greater Manchester, with a total estimated value of £400,000. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on auditing services in alignment with air quality regulations in the UK. The tender is scheduled to conclude on 29th October 2021, with the contract period set to begin on 13th December 2021 and run for two years until 12th December 2023. This open procedure aims to secure a contractor experienced in asset finance to provide auditing and monitoring for a Financial Support Scheme benefiting taxis and commercial vehicles across England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the asset finance sector, particularly those offering auditing and monitoring services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in financial service provision, regulatory compliance, and grant management will be well-positioned to compete. By participating in this tender, these businesses can enhance their client base and contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives while benefitting from a partnership with a major public authority. ## Notice Since 2010, the UK has been in breach of the legal limits of levels of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) in major urban areas. The 2008 Ambient Air Quality Directive (2008/50/EC) set legally binding limits for concentrations of major air pollutants that affect human health, including NO2 and particulates. The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010 transposed the 2008 Directive into English law and requires the Secretary of State to draw up and implement a national air quality plan to achieve the relevant limit within the 'shortest possible time' One of the measures that has been put into place is the setting up of a Financial Support Scheme which has been created and will provide financial assistance for taxis and commercial vehicle's encompassing LGV's & HGV's which will be delivered through two procured mechanisms: * a Financial Support Scheme("FSS") providing a digital upfront platform for automated eligibility checking of both Applicants and vehicles and grant payments to Applicants who choose this funding option. This platform will also manage the network of dealerships who will be accredited to the Financial Support Scheme and the monitoring and draw down of funds. * a Vehicle Finance Framework of FCA accredited Financiers who will be able to offer preferential vehicle finance loans to Applicants due to the interest element being paid directly by TfGM to the Financier. These two services have been procured separately as integral elements delivering the overall customer journey requiring defined interfaces to manage the customer experience. TfGM is looking to establish a contract for the appointment of an organisation with experience in the asset finance industry to provide an Auditing and Monitoring service to support the Financial Support Scheme (FSS). This service will be for the provision of auditing and monitoring services across the Financiers appointed to the Framework and also the Dealerships accredited to the Financial Support Scheme. It will support the operational management of the Financial Support Scheme through the provision of "second line" assurance over the distribution of funds through both grant monies and preferential finance. The Authority may extend this agreement by a further period or periods of up to 1 year. TfGM also has the right to terminate the agreement by issuing written notice to the Supplier where the TfGM Scheme Funding ceases. Additional information and visibility of Invitation to Tender documentation is via http://procontract.due-north.com/ register and the opportunity is entitled 'Finance Provider and Dealership Audit Service Tender'', Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via http://procontract.due-north.com/register Additional information: Contract notice FTS submission Submission date: 27/09/2021 Document number: 2021-000039 Submission ID: 20210927-000006 Submission status: Published Publication status: Published - 27/09/2021 10:38:38 Publication number: 2021/S 000-023908 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23a7fa9-39f5-4cc4-ba02-29b617826c0c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Other - Contracts Finder and FTS | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 12 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2021 at 09:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23a7fa9-39f5-4cc4-ba02-29b617826c0c - 6 Oct 2021 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23a7fa9-39f5-4cc4-ba02-29b617826c0c - 27 Sep 2021 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23a7fa9-39f5-4cc4-ba02-29b617826c0c - 27 Sep 2021 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab0841c6-81ea-48b4-81da-d4bebacce53e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23a7fa9-39f5-4cc4-ba02-29b617826c0c 13th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab0841c6-81ea-48b4-81da-d4bebacce53e 27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://procontract.due-north.com/ - http://procontract.due-north.com/register - http://www.tfgm.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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