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title: "Greater Manchester Bus Franchising Tranche 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d17c"
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# Greater Manchester Bus Franchising Tranche 3

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d17c

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority initiated a tender process for the Greater Manchester Bus Franchising Tranche 3, overseen by Transport for Greater Manchester. This procurement involves public road transport services and includes multiple franchises such as Hyde Road, Sharston, Stockport, Tameside, Wythenshawe, Stockport Small, Tameside A Small, Tameside B Small, and Trafford Small. These awards have been cancelled, and the contracting entity is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The procurement method is selective, with competitive negotiation.

This public procurement opportunity in the public road transport services sector presents a chance for businesses to engage in franchise operations within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. Companies offering quality transport services, social value initiatives, and competitive pricing would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The opportunity, overseen by Transport for Greater Manchester, has a significant financial scope and involves a range of large and small franchises catering to different areas within Greater Manchester.

## Notice

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. This relates to Tranche 3 Bus Franchising.

### Lot Information

Hyde Road Large Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Hyde Road Large Franchise.

Sharston Large Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Sharston Large Franchise.

Stockport Large Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Stockport Large Franchise.

Tameside Large Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Tameside Large Franchise.

Wythenshawe Large Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Wythenshawe Large Franchise.

Stockport Small Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Stockport Small Franchise.

Tameside A Small Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Tameside A small franchise.

Tameside B Small Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Tameside B Small Franchise.

Trafford Small Franchise

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, Page 4 to 28 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. This award relates to Tranche 3 Trafford Small Franchise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016350-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £681,300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLD North West (England), TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | DIAMOND BUS (NORTH WEST; DIAMOND BUS NORTH WEST; FIRST MANCHESTER; GO AHEAD GROUP; GO NORTH WEST; GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LIMITED, T/A STAGECOACH MANCHESTER; METROLINE; ROTALA |

## 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

## Release History

- 23 May 2024 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016350-2024
- 26 Oct 2023 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031655-2023
- 1 Feb 2023 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003034-2023
- 5 Aug 2021 at 17:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018957-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
- http://www.tfgm.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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