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title: "GMATL Vehicle Leasing Contract"
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# GMATL Vehicle Leasing Contract

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe84153d-1c70-4db3-a8fc-b0ade08bfee9

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## Summary

The public procurement process summarised is spearheaded by Transport For Greater Manchester (TfGM) for the Greater Manchester Accessible Transport Limited (GMATL). The contract is titled "GMATL Vehicle Leasing Contract" and falls under the industry category of motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons. It is focused on leasing specially adapted mini-buses for the Ring and Ride service. The procurement stage is at the Award stage as of 12 May 2026. The award was made to Dawsongroup Environmental Municipal Civil Limited on 5 March 2026. The procurement employed a selective method through a call-off from the YPO fleet framework. The contract duration is a 1+1+1+1 term starting from 1 May 2026, allowing potential extensions up to 30 April 2030, with an initial contract value amounting to £3,690,000. The completion stage confirms the engagement with a postal delivery address in Manchester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in vehicle leasing or manufacturing of special-purpose motor vehicles. As the contract is accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it creates a viable pathway for businesses seeking to establish or expand their footprint in the public transport sector, particularly those capable of offering innovative leasing solutions or bespoke vehicle adaptations. The ongoing management by GMATL provides continuity and potential future interaction, making it an advantageous prospect for companies aiming to secure long-term government contracts.

## Notice

This contract is for the leasing of specially adapted mini-buses that GMATL will manage as part of the Ring and Ride service. The procurement exercise is being undertaken by TfGM on behalf of GMATL. Currently GMATL have a number of vehicles which are either owned by GMATL or that have been leased from a supplier. This new contract will enable GMATL to lease a number of additional vehicles, as well as potentially be used to replace any vehicles that are currently owned, that have reached a number of years of service. The procurement route used to source this contract was the YPO fleet framework. The contract duration will be a 1+1+1+1 term. This allows for the contract to be extended, where required for an additional 3 years, which would make the end of the contract period 30 April 2030. The contract itself will be signed up to by GMATL and not TfGM and will be managed throughout its duration by GMATL.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc90810f-3005-4bfc-b13f-8a4145f3b37f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,690,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,690,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc90810f-3005-4bfc-b13f-8a4145f3b37f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc90810f-3005-4bfc-b13f-8a4145f3b37f
  12th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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