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title: "Free City Centre Bus Operations"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
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# Free City Centre Bus Operations

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8e23651-441e-4ada-9825-216fce3980d8

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Transport for Greater Manchester, which is seeking to award a contract for the Free City Centre Bus Operations, specifically for labour to operate the free Manchester city centre bus service known as "Metroshuttle". This tender falls under the public road transport services category and is valued at £6,000,000. The procurement method is open, employing an open procedure with a tender period set to conclude on 29th June 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 28th October 2018 and will run until 27th October 2023, with delivery addresses located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in labour provision for public transport operations. Companies that have experience in managing bus services, operational staffing, and related logistical support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate growth and enhance operational capabilities in the public transport domain.

## Notice

TfGM is looking to establish a resourcing contract for the free Manchester city centre bus service (currently branded "Metroshuttle" operations). As the vehicles for the service will be provided by TfGM, the requirement is for labour only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb35bef-a2b6-4f98-8d80-48d1eaf79310 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2018 - 27 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 18 May 2018 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb35bef-a2b6-4f98-8d80-48d1eaf79310

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb35bef-a2b6-4f98-8d80-48d1eaf79310
  18th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com

## Provenance

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