---
title: "GMCA 725 Provision of a Transport to \"Safe Drive Stay Alive\""
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dfd1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-05-31"
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# GMCA 725 Provision of a Transport to "Safe Drive Stay Alive"

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dfd1

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the provision of transport services for the "Safe Drive Stay Alive" project. This service involves transporting students from various locations in Greater Manchester to The Middleton Arena for engaging performances. The project typically runs in November and March, with a focus on road safety awareness. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Belle Vue.

This tender by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority offers opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector to engage with a meaningful public service initiative. Companies with experience in managing transport logistics, especially in the Greater Manchester area, would be well-suited to compete. The project aims to enhance road safety awareness among young people, creating a social impact while also providing a valuable business opportunity for transport service providers.

## Notice

The project will be run in November each year, over a 2-3-week period, when colleges from all over Greater Manchester will be invited to attend an emotionally engaging half day performance which is delivered in partnership between all emergency services. The project will also run in March, this will depend on funding each year. The performances will be held at The Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell Way, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 1AG. The tender includes the supply of a managed transport plan to bring students to The Middleton Arena from all boroughs of Greater Manchester and return them back to college within the same half day

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project will be run in November each year, over a 2-3-week period, when colleges from all over Greater Manchester will be invited to attend an emotionally engaging half day performance which is delivered in partnership between all emergency services. The project will also run in March, this will depend on funding each year. The performances will be held at The Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell Way, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 1AG. The tender includes the supply of a managed transport plan to bring students to The Middleton Arena from all boroughs of Greater Manchester and return them back to college within the same half day

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017009-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £280,000 |

## 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BELLE VUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 31 May 2024 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017009-2024
- 7 Jul 2023 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019461-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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