--- title: "Schools Bus Franchises Tranche 2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2023-11-24" --- # Schools Bus Franchises Tranche 2 Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8e.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Schools Bus Franchises Tranche 2" is led by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The procurement involves the tendering of school service franchises in three tranches, with a specific focus on public road transport services. The franchises will cover different geographical areas and require services to start before the local services contract can operate. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for submission is 26th June 2023 at 12 noon. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the public road transport services sector. Companies with expertise in providing transport services for schools, such as owning and operating vehicles for school service contracts, are ideally suited to compete for the nine available lots. The contracts have significant values covering an extended term, offering potential for long-term business growth and stability. Interested businesses should review the detailed ITT document on the Pro-Contract ETendering portal to understand the specific requirements and opportunities for participating in this procurement process. ## 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. As the executive body with responsibility for various transport functions on behalf of the GMCA, TfGM is responsible for various functions associated with the implementation and operation of the franchising scheme, including but not limited to undertaking and managing the procurement process for the school service franchises. 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 Schools Bus Franchises services, on behalf of the GMCA. The procurement of Schools Bus Franchises packages will take place in three tranches which will align with the three franchises in which Large and Small franchises are being procured. These franchises will not all be introduced simultaneously, due to various transitional and implementation issues that will need to be addressed. The School Bus Franchises will be tendered in three Franchise Tranches determined by geographical area, as follows: (i) The first Schools Franchise Tranche (broadly covering Bolton, Salford and Wigan), is expected to contain 23 schools only franchises; (ii) The second Schools Franchise Tranche (broadly covering Bury, Rochdale, North Page 4 to 22 Manchester and Oldham) is expected to contain 9 schools only franchises; and (iii) The third Schools Franchise Tranche (broadly covering Tameside, Stockport, South Manchester and Trafford) is expected to contain around 25 schools only franchises. TfGM and GMCA require school services to commence on the Franchise Scheme Commencement Date (as defined in the Schools Bus Franchise Agreement) which is before the point at which the services under this contract can be operated pursuant to a local services contract pursuant to s.123K(4) of the Transport Act 2000. Due to this, the successful Tenderer for each Lot will contract with TfGM under TfGM's delegated powers under section 9A of the Transport Act 1968 (and the Manchester City Council Report for Resolution following the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Functions and Amendments) Order 2019 No. 793) and sections 89-92 of the Transport Act 1985 as a secured service contract for the period from the date that the Schools Bus Franchise Agreement is entered into following contract award until the end of the period which is 9 months after the contract is entered into. GMCA intends to issue service permits for such school services to the extent required to operate such school services within the area of the Franchising Scheme prior to the Franchise Scheme Commencement Date. Schools Bus Franchises Key Principles The key elements of the commercial approach to franchising in Greater Manchester are summarised below. Further detail can be found in the ITT document, which can be found on the Pro-Contract ETendering portal: https://procontract.due north.com Depots: Operators will be required to provide their own depot facilities. Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS): TfGM will procure contracts for the supply and maintenance of some aspects of the required ITS solution (such as vehicle location, ticketing and driver communications systems) to ensure a standardised approach. The scope of this procurement is to procure contracts under each of the 9 lots (each of which relates to a franchise school package in Tranche 2) based on the schools served, ranging in size from 1 to 7 Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR). ### Lot Information Package A - St Monica's Lot 1 is referred to as "Package A - St Monica's". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 2 and the services should be operated using the tenderer's own vehicles. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (65 months) which is the initial terms plus renewals. Renewal: The agreement includes two options to extend, each for a further 12 months. Package B - Newman College Lot 2 is referred to as "Package B - Newman College". Within the package there is a Peak Page 7 to 22 Vehicle requirement of 7 and the services should be operated using the tenderer's own vehicles. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (65 months) which is the initial terms plus renewals. Renewal: The agreement includes two options to extend, each for a further 12 months. Package C - Blue Coat / Crompton House Lot 3 is referred to as "Package C - Blue Coat/Crompton House". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 5 and the services should be operated using the tenderer's own vehicles. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (65 months) which is the initial terms plus renewals. Renewal: The agreement includes two options to extend, each for a further 12 months. Package D - Co-op Academy North Lot 4 is referred to as "Package D - Co-op Academy North". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 1 and the services should be operated using the tenderer's own vehicles. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (65 months) which is the initial terms plus renewals. Renewal: The agreement includes two options to extend, each for a further 12 months. Package E - Tottington Lot 5 is referred to as "Package E - Tottington". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 6 and the services should be operated using the tenderer's own vehicles. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (65 months) which is the initial terms plus renewals. Renewal: The agreement includes two options to extend, each for a further 12 months. Package F - St Cuthbert's / Saddleworth Lot 6 is referred to as "Package F - St Cuthbert's/Saddleworth". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 2 and the services should be operated using the tenderer's own vehicles. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (65 months) which is the initial terms plus renewals. Renewal: The agreement includes two options to extend, each for a further 12 months. Package G - Waterhead Lot 7 is referred to as "Package G - Waterhead". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 2 and the services should be operated using the tenderer's own vehicles. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (65 months) which is the initial terms plus renewals. Renewal: The agreement includes two options to extend, each for a further 12 months. Package H - Co-op Academy Lot 8 is referred to as "Package H - Co-op Academy". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 1 and the services should be operated using a TfGM owned vehicle. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (65 months) which is the initial terms plus renewals. Renewal: The agreement includes two options to extend, each for a further 12 months. Package I - St Matthew's Lot 9 is referred to as "Package I - St Matthew's". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 1 and the services should be operated using a TfGM owned vehicle. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (60 months) which is the initial terms plus renewals. Renewal: The agreement includes two options to extend, each for a further 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034844-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £8,480,401 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £9,870,378 | ## 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | FIRST MANCHESTER; GO NORTH WEST | ## 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 - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 24 Nov 2023 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034844-2023 - 25 May 2023 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014997-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfgm.com - https://procontract.due - https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register ## 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-h6vhtk-03cf8e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8e.json.