---
title: "Bus Service Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be06"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2026-06-26"
---

# Bus Service Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be06

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the University of Salford involves the renewal of a bus service in collaboration with Transport for Greater Manchester. This procurement falls under the industry category of public-service buses and is located in the United Kingdom region of North West England. The contract has reached the award stage as of 26th June 2026, with the project running from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, ensuring the continuation of essential bus services between key university locations on a year-round weekday schedule from 4am to 9pm. The total contract value is £780,000.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth for entities specialising in public transport services, particularly those offering added value in bus service operations or technology enhancements. Businesses that can provide innovative, efficient, and reliable transport solutions to meet the needs of university students and staff across multiple campuses are well-suited to benefit. As Transport for Greater Manchester has been awarded the contract, other businesses might consider partnering or sub-contracting opportunities to contribute to service optimisation or infrastructure improvements.

## Notice

The University of Salford has agreed to partner with Transport for Greater Manchester to provide a bus service that is required to support our students and staff, running between Adelphi Street/Oldfield Road to Media City, cover all three university campuses (Peel Park, Frederick Road and Media City Campus). The service would be for a Monday to Friday 52 weeks of the year and until 9pm and from the first bus in the morning at 4am. The 50 and 51 bus is a service that covers all key areas and is a service that our students, staff and visitors use and TfGM are the sole provider of this service.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award for the University's bus service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060290-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £780,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 11:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060290-2026
- 26 Jun 2026 at 10:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060267-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060290-2026
  26th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060267-2026
  26th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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