--- title: "Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d583918f-8bc5-4e3d-a5bc-4b351f756ec5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d583918f-8bc5-4e3d-a5bc-4b351f756ec5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d583918f-8bc5-4e3d-a5bc-4b351f756ec5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d583918f-8bc5-4e3d-a5bc-4b351f756ec5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-17" --- # Lot 4 - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d583918f-8bc5-4e3d-a5bc-4b351f756ec5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d583918f-8bc5-4e3d-a5bc-4b351f756ec5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d583918f-8bc5-4e3d-a5bc-4b351f756ec5.json) ## Summary The procurement process by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council involves the award of several contracts as part of the Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The contracts, specifically for special-purpose road passenger-transport services, were completed through a series of mini competitions. The procurement process had its tender period ending on 26th June 2025 and spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The contracts, valued at different amounts per route, commenced on 2nd September 2025 and will conclude by 31st July 2028. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the latest contract details published on 17th October 2025. This procurement is suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but not for VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs in the transportation industry to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence by becoming suppliers for council transport requirements. Businesses engaged in road passenger-transport services, especially those with capabilities to operate across multiple regions within the United Kingdom, stand to gain competitive advantages and long-term contracts spanning nearly three years. The tender process, characterised by dynamic purchasing, allows for flexibility and competitive participation from diverse business entities eager to engage with public sector transport needs. The involvement of multiple regions also suggests potential for businesses to exhibit proficiency in managing extensive transportation logistics for public services. ## Notice Tameside Council have carried out a number of mini competitions for their Home to School requirements via the Home To School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. Routes awarded and contract values below: \\r\r \\r\r SEN 645 - PS33,630 \\r\r SEN 646 - PS46,170 \\r\r SEN 647 - PS39,900 \\r\r SEN 648 - PS39,900 \\r\r SEN 649 - PS39,330 \\r\r SEN 650 - PS68,400 \\r\r SEN 651 - PS78,090 \\r\r SEN 652 - PS71,894\\r\r SEN 653 - PS39,330 \\r\r SEN 654 - PS63,344 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ee3f14-6862-4e75-a7ef-91f1dc0642ef | | 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 | 17 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,630 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,942,327 | | 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | AFJLTD; FREERUN PRIVATE SERVICES; JOES TRAVEL; NEXUS MOVE; STAMFORD CARS; STREET CARS MANCHESTER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2025 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ee3f14-6862-4e75-a7ef-91f1dc0642ef - 17 Oct 2025 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/defd4473-45fd-4560-9f0c-121d9ac88eb8 - 22 Jul 2025 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe89d532-caed-49c0-995c-990efa5bb2e9 - 10 Jul 2025 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f4009c4-461c-483a-bae7-7285a5461f16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ee3f14-6862-4e75-a7ef-91f1dc0642ef 17th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/defd4473-45fd-4560-9f0c-121d9ac88eb8 17th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe89d532-caed-49c0-995c-990efa5bb2e9 22nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f4009c4-461c-483a-bae7-7285a5461f16 10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tameside.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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