--- title: "Schools Bus Franchises Tranche 3" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043c59" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043c59" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c59.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c59.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2024-09-11" --- # Schools Bus Franchises Tranche 3 Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043c59 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043c59) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c59.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for "Schools Bus Franchises Tranche 3," overseen by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) as the contracting entity, focuses on public road transport services within the Greater Manchester area (UKD region). This tender has reached the award stage, and contracts were signed on 19th August 2024. Key dates include the final submission deadline of 28th March 2024 at 12 Noon. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process included several packages covering different geographical areas corresponding to various school service franchises. Packages range from 2 to 11 Peak Vehicle Requirements (PVR) for each lot, ensuring a comprehensive approach to school transport needs across the Greater Manchester area. The award phase saw successful bids from Diamond Bus (North West) Limited and Go North West Limited for various lots. This tendering process opens substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in public road transport services, particularly those with capabilities in managing and operating bus services. The procurement emphasises quality, social value, and cost-effectiveness, making it ideal for businesses that can offer high standards in these areas. Large transport firms, particularly those experienced in public contracts or regional passenger transport operations, would find this tender highly suitable. Moreover, companies with robust depot facilities and experience in implementing Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) stand to gain significantly from these contracts, which guarantee operation durations extending over several years with possibilities for renewals. ## 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), contained 23 schools only franchises; (ii) The second Schools Franchise Tranche (broadly covering Bury, Rochdale, North Manchester and Oldham) contained 9 schools only franchises; and Page 4 to 22 (iii) The third Schools Franchise Tranche (broadly covering Tameside, Stockport, South Manchester and Trafford) contains 9 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. ### Lot Information Package A - Manchester Lot 1 is referred to as "Package A - Manchester". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 6. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (55 months) which is the initial term plus renewals. Renewal: The agreement includes two options to extend, each for a further 12 months. Package B - Stockport Lot 2 is referred to as "Package B - Stockport". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 10. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (55 months) which is the initial term plus renewals. Renewal: The agreement includes two options to extend, each for a further 12 months. Package C - Tameside Lot 3 is referred to as "Package C - Tameside". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 10. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (55 months) which is the initial term plus renewals. Renewal: The agreement includes two options to extend, each for a further 12 months. Package D -Trafford Lot 4 is referred to as "Package D -Trafford". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 11. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (55 months) which is the initial term plus renewals. Renewal: The agreement includes two options to extend, each for a further 12 months. Package E - Manchester and Trafford A Lot 5 is referred to as "Package E -Manchester and Trafford A". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 10. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (55 months) which is the initial term plus renewals. Package F - Stockport and Tameside A Lot 6 is referred to as "Package F -Stockport and Tameside A". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 11. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (55 months) which is the initial term plus renewals. Package G - Manchester and Trafford B Lot 7 is referred to as "Package G - Manchester and Trafford B". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 3. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (55 months) which is the initial term plus renewals. Package H - Stockport and Tameside B Lot 8 is referred to as "Package H -Stockport and Tameside B". Within the package there is a Peak Vehicle requirement of 3. The estimated value of the contract indicated covers the full term of the contract (55 months) which is the initial term plus renewals. Package I - King David Lot 9 is referred to as "Package I - King David". 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 (55 months) which is the initial term 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/029113-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £14,539,281 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £18,538,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER | | Additional buyers | 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 | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | DIAMOND BUS (NORTH WEST; GO NORTH WEST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2024 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029113-2024 - 23 Feb 2024 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005898-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfgm.com - 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-043c59. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c59.json.