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title: "TC451 Provision of Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2db3664-4cd7-4519-a3fe-e04e4cf0c692"
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# TC451 Provision of Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2db3664-4cd7-4519-a3fe-e04e4cf0c692

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of transport services for the Manchester Schools Swimming Programme, with an anticipated contract value of £1,224,000. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following an open procurement method. The contract period is set to commence on 10th September 2018 and will run until 9th September 2020. The primary location for this service is within the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement is classified under transport services, excluding waste transport.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those experienced in providing school transportation or who have the capacity to manage safe and secure transport for children. Businesses that hold expertise in managing contracts for public sector schools or are familiar with recreational and sporting services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, firms can not only contribute to enhancing community sporting initiatives but also establish a long-term contractual relationship with the Manchester City Council.

## Notice

The tender is for the provision of Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme to be used by Sports and Leisure Services and is currently operated by Belle Vue Manchester Ltd. The service to be provided comprises the safe and secure transport of schoolchildren on a daily or otherwise determined return journey basis between school and swimming facilities on specified dates during school term times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54731ac6-777c-4532-ad75-64d23f61c28f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 9 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,224,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £702,247 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BELLE VUE MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2018 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54731ac6-777c-4532-ad75-64d23f61c28f
- 5 Jul 2018 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd67bcfa-f988-40cb-8983-321e2532711e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54731ac6-777c-4532-ad75-64d23f61c28f
  17th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd67bcfa-f988-40cb-8983-321e2532711e
  5th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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