--- title: "Greater Manchester Bus Franchising - Passport Process" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd758d23-8491-4a6b-91ec-aa9511d29a92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd758d23-8491-4a6b-91ec-aa9511d29a92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd758d23-8491-4a6b-91ec-aa9511d29a92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd758d23-8491-4a6b-91ec-aa9511d29a92.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2021-08-12" --- # Greater Manchester Bus Franchising - Passport Process Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd758d23-8491-4a6b-91ec-aa9511d29a92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd758d23-8491-4a6b-91ec-aa9511d29a92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd758d23-8491-4a6b-91ec-aa9511d29a92.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has initiated a tender titled "Greater Manchester Bus Franchising - Passport Process", aimed at procuring public road transport services within the Greater Manchester area. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions accepted until the deadline of 3rd September 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 30th April 2022 and extend until 30th April 2027. Interested suppliers can pre-qualify through the Passport System established by Transport for Greater Manchester, which oversees the procurement process on behalf of the authority. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in public transport services and related operations. Companies that meet the qualifications set forth in the Passport Selection Questionnaire will be well-positioned to enter the competitive bidding process for bus franchises in Greater Manchester. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they may find a conducive environment for growth in this tender, enhancing their presence in the public transport sector within the UK. ## Notice General In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same, the Mayor of Greater Manchester decided on 25th March 2021 to introduce a bus franchising scheme for the entire Greater Manchester Combined Authority ('GMCA') area. The GMCA will be the contracting entity and the bus franchising scheme will be overseen and managed by Transport for Greater Manchester ('TfGM'), including the procurement of franchise operators, on behalf of the GMCA. Passport System TfGM has established a Passport System by which Potential Suppliers can pre-qualify so that they can bid for Greater Manchester Bus Franchises. Potential Suppliers who wish to apply to become a Passport Holder are required to provide a submission in accordance with the Passport Selection Questionnaire, and should do so with reference to the Passport Process Document which provides further detail on the application process and requirements. These can be found on the Pro-Contract E-Tendering portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/register) For the avoidance of doubt, only those potential Suppliers who have successfully obtained a Passport (and therefore become a Passport Holder) will qualify to participate in the subsequent stages of the procurement. To successfully qualify a potential Supplier must achieve the criteria set out in the Passport Selection Questionnaire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4481c8e2-ee15-4a61-b8d5-ec4b6797a3eb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 6EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | 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 - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2021 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4481c8e2-ee15-4a61-b8d5-ec4b6797a3eb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4481c8e2-ee15-4a61-b8d5-ec4b6797a3eb 12th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/register - https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk ## 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-fd758d23-8491-4a6b-91ec-aa9511d29a92. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd758d23-8491-4a6b-91ec-aa9511d29a92.json.