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title: "Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0675ab"
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# Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme.

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0675ab

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Manchester City Council involves the awarding of a contract for the "Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme". This falls under the road transport services industry category, focusing on providing safe transport for pupils to attend swimming lessons as part of the national curriculum. With the procurement using an open procedure method, the contract was awarded on 17th June 2026 to SWANS TRAVEL LIMITED. The contract commences on 1st September 2026 and is scheduled to run for three years, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement stage has now progressed to the award stage, and the contract's total value exceeds £1.4 million GBP. The project's location falls within Manchester, UK, with key targets for safety and reliability in the transport service provided.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, especially those capable of handling sensitive and reliable service requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as SWANS TRAVEL LIMITED, are well-suited for this tender, given the value and scope of services required for the Manchester School Swimming Programme. By participating in such projects, businesses can establish themselves as trustworthy partners in public sector initiatives, potentially leading to more contracts in the future. The project's long-term nature and its potential renewal offer an opportunity for sustained business growth and an expansion of services within the educational sector. The tender invites companies to demonstrate their capacity to deliver quality, social value, and environmental sustainability in their services, underlining the importance of these factors in the public procurement process.

## Notice

We are seeking a contractor to be a key part of the delivery of the Manchester School Swimming Programme. You will be responsible for the safe transport of pupils from across the city to one of Manchester's leisure centres to attend their national curriculum swimming lessons. You will be part of a hugely successful swimming programme that is recognised nationally as a good model of practice. The programme produces national curriculum attainment that is considerably higher than the national average, which we are very proud of. We look forward to working with the successful contractor to continue building on this success. The contract will be awarded to 1 company. The framework period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 1 years. It is intended for the framework to commence 01 September 2026. (Term time only,approx. 36-39 weeks per year). The transport and service provided by the contractor must be safe, sensitive and reliable. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The framework period will be for a duration of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057256-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,465,608 |
| Lots value | £1,465,608 |
| Awards value | £1,465,608 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWANS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 14:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057256-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 16:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028147-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057256-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028147-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.the-chest.org.uk
  The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 23 April 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=ed54f446-1429-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=f354f446-1429-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
- https://www.swanstravel.com/

## Provenance

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