---
title: "Replacement Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05875e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05875e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-13"
---

# Replacement Bus Service

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05875e

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the award stage of its procurement process for a replacement bus service, specifically catering to home-to-school transport for children with special educational needs (SEN) attending Samuel Laycock school. The procurement, titled "Replacement Bus Service," falls under the services category and pertains to special-purpose road passenger-transport services. Although initiated through a direct method under an exemption, the contract was awarded to Belle Vue (Manchester) Limited. The contract was signed on 30th July 2025, with services commencing from 2nd September 2025 and set to conclude on 31st July 2026. The project's geographic focus lies within the UKD3 region, specifically in Ashton under Lyne, Greater Manchester.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in specialised road passenger transport services. By targeting specific local transportation needs, such enterprises can leverage niche market demands, allowing for tailored services that align with regional requirements. Businesses with expertise in providing transport solutions for educational settings, particularly those equipped to handle the logistical intricacies associated with SEN transport, would find this contract beneficial. Additionally, securing such contracts with public authorities like Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council can enhance a business's reputation and open doors for future tendering opportunities across similar jurisdictional areas.

## Notice

In line with Tameside Council's contract procedure rules, this contract for the provision of a bus and passenger assistants for home to school transport for children with SEN to Samuel Laycock school was awarded via an exemption.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048536-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHTON UNDER LYNE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL6 0GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | St Peter's |
| Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 15:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048536-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048536-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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