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title: "April 2018 Tenders (batch 2)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5513b234-a953-4853-83a5-3fc54f7fe37e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
published: "2018-03-14"
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# April 2018 Tenders (batch 2)

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5513b234-a953-4853-83a5-3fc54f7fe37e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "April 2018 Tenders (batch 2)" has been initiated by Transport for Greater Manchester, located in Manchester, England, in the transport services industry. This tender was completed with a total value of £1,855,798 and was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 13 November 2017, while the contract period commenced on 8 April 2018 and will end on 10 April 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially transport service providers, as it is tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in transportation services, including bus operators and logistics organisations, would be well-positioned to compete for the resultant contracts. With numerous contracts awarded to established suppliers such as Arriva North West Limited and Diamond Bus, this tender opens avenues for smaller or niche transport firms to enter and grow within the competitive landscape.

## Notice

April 2018 Tenders (batch 2)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807ffcc1-16a1-4ded-8aea-9e3f9088ac9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2018 - 10 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,855,798 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,855,798 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA NORTH WEST; D&G BUS; DIAMOND BUS; FIRST MANCHESTER; MANCHESTER COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; STAGECOACH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2018 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807ffcc1-16a1-4ded-8aea-9e3f9088ac9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807ffcc1-16a1-4ded-8aea-9e3f9088ac9b
  14th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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