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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | Transport for Greater Manchester |
| Main Category: | — |
| Procurement Method: | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: | 22 July 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Contract Start Date: | 7 March 2027 |
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Bus Franchising - North West Greater Manchester
Bus Franchising - North West Greater Manchester Small Franchises - 2 Lots
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Awarded to (2 suppliers)
| Award value: | £36,968,000 |
| Award decision date: | 21 July 2026 |
| Award status: | Pending |
Bus Franchising - North West Greater Manchester Small Franchises - 2 Lots Description: Following the implementation of Bus Franchising across Greater Manchester. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking Operators to provide bus services for these Small Franchises from March 2027, consisting of the following two lots: Lot 1. Bolton, Bury and Farnworth Small Franchise, estimated Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR amended to 32) one service, i.e. Service 521 will start 19th September 2027. Lot 2. Leigh and Atherton Small Franchise, estimated (PVR amended to 22) one service, i.e., Service 553 will start operation on 19th September 2027.
Contract period: 7 March 2027 → 18 August 2030
Contract period: 7 March 2027 → 18 August 2030
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| 18 August 2030 |
| Contract Duration: | 3.5 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05592c |
| Notice Reference: | 069281-2026 |