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title: "TC626 Flexible Purchasing System for the Provision of Social Needs Transport Short Description"
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# TC626 Flexible Purchasing System for the Provision of Social Needs Transport Short Description

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eff4d47b-6a2e-4e69-80c5-44c0e809786f

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for the 'TC626 Flexible Purchasing System for the Provision of Social Needs Transport' in the road transport services category. The contract, worth £80 million, was awarded on 22nd June 2023. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 30th January 2023. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2033.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the transport services industry. Businesses providing passenger transport services, such as minibuses and private hire, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Manchester City Council, located in Manchester, England, initiated this tender to support the provision of transport services for social needs in the region.

## Notice

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday 30 January 2023 Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday 30 January 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ac4317-5c48-45b6-ab0e-79700633bbb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 53 |
| Supplier names | 24X7; AA BUSES; ACCESSIBLE PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES; AFJLTD; BRITANNIA MINIBUSES; C W TRAVEL; CARLS MINBUS; CENTRAL CARS AND BUSES; CITY CARE AGENCY; CLUB CARS/ACT; CRESTA CARS MANCHESTER; DHR COACHES; DM TRAVEL; EALING COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; EXEC-COACHES; GALAXYCARS; GURDEEP SINGH; HAROON SHAMIM; HASTINGS PRIVATE HIRE MANCHESTER; HATS GROUP; HIGH BEE; IBUSES; JCT TRAVEL; KENNETH LEE PRIVATE HIRE; LANCASTERIAN; LIDDLE PRIVATE HIRE; M S SARFRAZ; M SHAMIM; M TRAVEL; MANTAX RADIO TAXIS; MCR BLACKCABS; MIDDLETON CARS; NORTHWEST MINIBUSES; ORION TRAVEL BOOKINGS; PARKWAY CABS AND CARS; PDR TRAVEL; PREMIER MINIBUS HIRE; RICKS TRAVEL; RK TRAVEL; ROYTON MINIBUSES; SCHOOL TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS; SCHOOLS DIRECT; SKYLINE PRIVATE HIRE; STREET CARS MANCHESTER; SUMI TRAVEL; TRAVEL DELUXE; TRAVEL LINE MINIBUS SERVICE; UNIONCARS; VIVA MINIBUS; WASIM TRAVEL; WESTFIELD MINIBUSES; XOOM X; YOUBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2023 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ac4317-5c48-45b6-ab0e-79700633bbb9
- 15 Dec 2022 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df38775f-73d2-4c90-9a07-bf6a3a7f59be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ac4317-5c48-45b6-ab0e-79700633bbb9
  17th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df38775f-73d2-4c90-9a07-bf6a3a7f59be
  15th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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