---
title: "TC451 Provision of Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032a0d"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-05"
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# TC451 Provision of Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032a0d

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Manchester City Council, which is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme." This contract falls under the education and training services category, with an estimated value of £1,160,000. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad participation in the tender process. Interested bidders must submit their proposals electronically by 11:00 hours on 17th May 2022, with the contract set to span three years, including an option for a one-year extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for transport companies, particularly those specialising in passenger transport with drivers. Businesses that can offer safe and secure transport solutions for school children will be well-positioned to compete. With an emphasis on quality, social value, and pricing in the award criteria, companies that excel in these areas may enhance their chances of winning the contract and expanding their service offerings within the education sector in the Manchester area.

## Notice

The service provided comprises the safe and secure transport of school children on a daily or otherwise determined return journey basis between school and swimming facilities on specified dates during school term times only for the framework agreement period, all as determined by the tender documents and attached schedules and the MEC Swimming Programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service provided comprises the safe and secure transport of school children on a daily or otherwise determined return journey basis between school and swimming facilities on specified dates during school term times only for the framework agreement period, all as determined by the tender documents and attached schedules and the MEC Swimming Programme.

Renewal: Option to extend for further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009074-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,160,000 |
| Lots value | £1,160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2JR |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009074-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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