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title: "April Tenders 2017 (batch 1)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3842258-9325-493d-8550-97db7dff205b"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
published: "2017-04-21"
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# April Tenders 2017 (batch 1)

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3842258-9325-493d-8550-97db7dff205b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Transport For Greater Manchester, revolves around the tender titled "April Tenders 2017 (batch 1)" within the transport services industry. With a total contract value of £1,005,045, this procurement is currently in the Award stage and the contract period spans from April 17, 2017, to April 27, 2019. The tender period concluded on October 26, 2016. The scope of delivery addresses areas across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for transportation service providers, particularly those specialising in bus and coach services, as it facilitates a sizeable contract securing multiple routes. Businesses that fall within the small and medium enterprises (SME) category would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement is structured to favour smaller organisations. The winning contracts have already been awarded to notable suppliers including Cumfybus, First Manchester, M Travel, Stagecoach, and Stotts Tours, indicating a competitive landscape that can accommodate new entrants.

## Notice

Ref 106/20160928 April Tenders 2017 (batch 1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72cd8a61-4b89-45ee-8a07-5be43aa8fc92 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2017 - 27 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,005,045 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,005,045 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CUMFYBUS; FIRST MANCHESTER; M TRAVEL; STAGECOACH; STOTTS TOURS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2017 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72cd8a61-4b89-45ee-8a07-5be43aa8fc92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72cd8a61-4b89-45ee-8a07-5be43aa8fc92
  21st April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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