Scope
Reference
12111
Description
Tameside Borough Council is looking to procure a coach and driver to transport children and young people (aged 11 - 16 years of age) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) living within the boundaries of Tameside Borough who otherwise would be unable to access an educational setting, respite care or day care. A PSV bus will be required to collect the young person(s) from a bus stop along the advised route and will take them to their educational setting, returning them in the afternoon from the setting back to the bus stop.
Total value (estimated)
- £324,000 excluding VAT
- £388,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2030
- 3 years, 11 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Bidders must complete and return their Tender Response Documents via the Chest e-tendering system.
Project details for the chest are as follows
Name: Home to School Transport Bus Service
Opportunity ID: DN808040
Link to the opportunity: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a63463ce-eb13-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost | 50% |
| Quality Questions | Quality | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a63463ce-eb13-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
The tender documents are available via The Chest.
Project details for The Chest are as follows
Name: Home to School Transport Bus Service
Opportunity ID: DN808040
Contracting authority
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWB-2493-LWTQ
Tameside One
Ashton under Lyne
OL6 0GS
United Kingdom
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government