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title: "Parklife Shuttle Services June 2026"
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# Parklife Shuttle Services June 2026

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adfe5d06-bfe8-411e-aee1-7ed11771111e

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) recently completed the procurement process for providing shuttle services for the Parklife music festival in June 2026. The tender, titled "Parklife Shuttle Services June 2026," falls under the industry category of "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" as classified by CPV code 60170000. The shuttle operation, aimed at facilitating efficient movement between Manchester city centre and Heaton Park, has been awarded, with the contract set to run from 20th to 22nd June 2026. The award was published on 22nd April 2026, and several suppliers, including Diamond Bus North West Ltd, First Manchester Ltd, Metroline Travel Ltd, and Stagecoach Manchester will collaborate under this initiative to provide transport services. The tender was valued at £82,172, with the procurement method classified as "Other."

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, especially those capable of scaling operations for large events and providing reliable, efficient transportation services. This tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding their operations within England, specifically in Greater Manchester. Suppliers involved in shuttle services, event transportation, and logistical support for large gatherings will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities and could leverage the association with TfGM for future tenders and collaborations in similar high-profile public events.

## Notice

Parklife is one of the UK's largest metropolitan music festivals, held annually at Heaton Park and attracting tens of thousands of visitors across the weekend. To support the safe and efficient movement of attendees, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) are coordinating a comprehensive shuttle bus operation between Manchester city centre and Heaton Park.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10bca293-d606-4803-812d-c67131d8d4be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,172 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,172 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | DIAMOND BUS NORTH WEST; FIRST MANCHESTER; METROLINE TRAVEL; STAGECOACH MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10bca293-d606-4803-812d-c67131d8d4be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10bca293-d606-4803-812d-c67131d8d4be
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com

## Provenance

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