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title: "Provision of Transport Services - Knowsley, Rochdale, St. Helens, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford Council"
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# Provision of Transport Services - Knowsley, Rochdale, St. Helens, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford Council

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b6b1d8c-79dd-40b2-b889-340e9c7fb6f5

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## Summary

Trafford Council has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Transport Services, in collaboration with Knowsley, Rochdale, St. Helens, Stockport, and Tameside Councils. The tender, titled "Provision of Transport Services - Knowsley, Rochdale, St. Helens, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford Council," is classified under the CPV codes for taxi and special education services, and pertains to the service sector within England, United Kingdom. Presently in the tender stage, this procurement follows a selective method via competitive dialogue above the threshold. The tender was published on 5th December 2025, with the tender period closing on 19th January 2026. Contracts for the services are expected to commence on 27th April 2026 and conclude on 26th April 2034, with an estimated value of £44,600,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport and special education services, especially those prioritising quality, safety, and sustainability. With the procurement method being selective and competitive dialogue above threshold, experienced businesses with innovative solutions and efficient service delivery models will be well-suited for this process. Furthermore, the tender is favourable to SMEs and VCSEs, facilitating broader participation and potential business growth opportunities across these sectors.

## Notice

Knowsley, Rochdale, St Helens, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford Councils are seeking to establish an open framework agreement for Transport Services. The Councils require the provision of Transport Services, including for young people between home and school (the "Services"). The Supplier will be expected to provide the Services for specific Councils, with the aims of good quality, safety, value for money and sustainability. The Councils also aim to avoid disruption in supply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32deb25-524d-40da-aa0b-79b973a4e29b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,600,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32deb25-524d-40da-aa0b-79b973a4e29b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32deb25-524d-40da-aa0b-79b973a4e29b
  5th December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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