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title: "Greater Manchester Clean Air Programme - Clean Funds Scheme hardship support"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Greater Manchester Clean Air Programme - Clean Funds Scheme hardship support

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-987d616f-14bb-4c7f-af4b-c0f1162c822f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Greater Manchester Clean Air Programme, specifically the Clean Funds Scheme hardship support, is currently in the planning stage. Managed by Transport for Greater Manchester, this initiative aims to provide financial support to eligible applicants needing assistance to upgrade to compliant vehicles. The process is classified under industry-specific software packages, with an expected budget of £100,000. Key dates include the engagement end date on 10 March 2021 and the publication of market engagement notices on 1 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in financial services, software development, and consultancy. Companies equipped to assist applicants in achieving eligibility thresholds for vehicle grants and loans would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find a competitive edge due to the project’s focus on innovative solutions within the transport sector in the North West of England.

## Notice

The Clean Air Programme includes financial support for eligible appicants to upgrade to compliant vehcles through grants and vehicle finance loans. We are looking at potential to support those applicants who may need further business support or financial assistance in order to achieve relevent elegibility thresholds. This market engagement is to enable TfGM to assess supplier capabilities and exisiting systems which enable applicant assessment and provision of business support - both automatically and through manual intervention - in the adminsitration of these funding routes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84944c30-4dc6-4576-b5be-c04dfb6cdfa7 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2021 at 16:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84944c30-4dc6-4576-b5be-c04dfb6cdfa7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84944c30-4dc6-4576-b5be-c04dfb6cdfa7
  1st March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6c16a416-9a7a-eb11-810a-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com

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