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title: "Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council"
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# Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85f1f76c-2d3e-41fb-bc8f-882a1283b2cc

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for Lot 4, concerning special-purpose road passenger-transport services under the Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. With a classification of CPV 60130000, this procurement is set in England, United Kingdom. The tender was issued as a mini-competition and concluded its tender period on 15th December 2025. The awarded contracts encompass several routes with a total value of £198,180, with the contract period scheduled to start on 5th January 2026 and end on 31st July 2028.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. The procurement method was geared towards inviting suitable SMEs to compete, ensuring broad market participation. Successful suppliers include SMF Travel and Stamford Cars UK Ltd, indicating that businesses with strong local knowledge and capability in managing special-purpose transport services are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can bolster business growth through long-term service commitments and potential expansion in public sector procurement markets.

## Notice

Tameside Council have carried out a number of mini competitions for their Home to School requirements via the Home To School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. Routes awarded and contract values below: SEN 776 - PS14,550 SEN 777 - PS64,080 SEN 778 - PS61,680 SEN 779 - PS20,400 SEN 780 - PS25,920 SEN 781 - PS11,550

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b48ca55-1ca4-4230-ab1c-6f3fa809120f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,180 |
| 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 | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| 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 | SMF TRAVEL; STAMFORD CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b48ca55-1ca4-4230-ab1c-6f3fa809120f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b48ca55-1ca4-4230-ab1c-6f3fa809120f
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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