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title: "Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council"
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buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-970da4df-cfb8-4bfe-a68d-2e63abd2cd63

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has conducted a mini-competition through its Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System for special-purpose road passenger-transport services, specifically focusing on SEN transport routes. The procurement process, now complete, resulted in a contract valued at £40,480. The procurement was conducted using a method designated as "Other" and the award stage was finalized on 2nd April 2026. The contract is set to begin on 20th April 2026 and will end on 31st July 2028. This procurement falls under the services category, targeting suppliers located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing special-purpose passenger transport services. Businesses specialising in transportation services that cater to specific needs, such as those required for school settings, are especially well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The award of this contract to SMF Travel highlights the potential for SMEs to secure significant local government contracts that enhance their portfolio and market presence. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council's procurement activities offer a platform for businesses to expand by engaging in public sector partnerships.

## Notice

Tameside Council have carried out a mini competition for their Home to School requirements via the Home To School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. Route awarded and contract value below: SEN 812 - PS40,480

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dab442f-9252-4269-8fce-26a392f336fd |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,480 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMF TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dab442f-9252-4269-8fce-26a392f336fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dab442f-9252-4269-8fce-26a392f336fd
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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