--- title: "Non Franchised Bus and DRT Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f80bd4fa-5f04-4db6-9cc5-23e700cbc351" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f80bd4fa-5f04-4db6-9cc5-23e700cbc351" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f80bd4fa-5f04-4db6-9cc5-23e700cbc351.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f80bd4fa-5f04-4db6-9cc5-23e700cbc351.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2024-11-21" --- # Non Franchised Bus and DRT Services Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f80bd4fa-5f04-4db6-9cc5-23e700cbc351 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f80bd4fa-5f04-4db6-9cc5-23e700cbc351) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f80bd4fa-5f04-4db6-9cc5-23e700cbc351.json) ## Summary Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking to procure Non-Franchised Bus and DRT Services under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This tender, valued at £15,000,000, falls under the industry category of motor vehicles for transporting 10 or more persons and includes public road transport and non-scheduled passenger transport services. The procurement stage is currently active with the tender period ending on 20th December 2024. The contract is set to commence on 27th January 2025 and will run until 26th January 2031. The services will be provided within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. Key dates to note include the availability of tender documents from 21st November 2024. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs), to grow by becoming qualified operators to supply subsidised bus services in areas not served by commercial networks. Businesses involved in network bus services, resource contracts, demand response services, and Metroshuttle contracts are well-suited to compete. The DPS model allows for the participation in further competitions beginning early 2025, after which contracts will be awarded to the highest scoring suppliers among the qualified operators. This model ensures continued opportunities for various types of transport service providers to engage in public transport solutions tailored to local social needs. ## Notice Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) wishes to implement a DPS from which TfGM will procure Subsidised Services including but not limited to: Network Bus Services, Subsidised Bus Services, Resource Contracts, Demand Response contracts and Metroshuttle contracts. The DPS will provide TfGM with a selection of qualified operators to supply tendered services in areas where there is a social need that is not served by the commercial bus network. For full unrestricted access to the tender documents please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/ Please note the tender documents will be made available from the 21st November 2024. With this being a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) there is no guarantee of any specific amount or type of work being allocated to any of the operators (including the Highest Scoring Supplier). All contracts awarded under the DPS will follow further competitions which will commence early 2025. Only qualified operators that are on the DPS will be invited to participate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cf34a0-a2a4-4059-916f-397d3fbaa590 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 21 Nov 2024 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cf34a0-a2a4-4059-916f-397d3fbaa590 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cf34a0-a2a4-4059-916f-397d3fbaa590 21st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfgm.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f80bd4fa-5f04-4db6-9cc5-23e700cbc351. 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