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title: "TC626 Social Needs Transport"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e6b7eaa-d004-4dd5-94e7-7974cbf689ce"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# TC626 Social Needs Transport

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e6b7eaa-d004-4dd5-94e7-7974cbf689ce

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is currently inviting tenders for the "TC626 Social Needs Transport" project, which falls under the public road transport services industry. This procurement process is at the Tender stage and will close on 2nd May 2019. The contract involves the provision of social needs transport, particularly for home-to-school transport for special educational needs (SEN) students and services for older individuals and those with learning disabilities. The contract is valued at £12 million and is expected to commence on 1st July 2019, running until 30th June 2021. Interested parties can find more documentation and details at www.the-chest.org.uk.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that specialise in transport services. Companies providing taxi services, special-purpose road passenger transport, or hiring of passenger transport vehicles with drivers would be strongly suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance their business growth by establishing long-term relationships with a key public sector buyer while contributing to community-focused transport solutions in the North West of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Social Needs Transport incorporating Home to School (SEN) Transport and Older Persons & Learning Disabled People Passenger Transport. Additional information: The documents are available at www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8cb1cf-a8c4-474a-9b43-81a4432c994c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2JA |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2019 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8cb1cf-a8c4-474a-9b43-81a4432c994c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8cb1cf-a8c4-474a-9b43-81a4432c994c
  2nd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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