Scope
Description
TfGM is looking to establish a contract for a single Tenderer to provide Travel Pass assessments.
The requirement of the Tenderer is to provide registered Occupational Health Therapists to assess members of the general public who have applied for a subsidised travel pass. The assessments will take place predominantly online and will involve the review and assessment of submitted applications.
Tenderers must be willing and able to attend TfGM's main offices in Manchester to undertake in person assessments as and when this required.
The contract will be for an initial two-year period, with an option to extend for a further one year if required (2+1).
TfGM invites you to bid via this Open Tender procedure for the award of this contract, as advertised on the Central Digital Platform ("CDP"). Any Tenderer wishing to submit a response to this tender must ensure that they are registered.
Total value (estimated)
- £276,000 excluding VAT
- £331,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 August 2025 to 17 August 2027
- Possible extension to 17 August 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The single optional extension year may be taken up if the need for the service continues.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63710000 - Support services for land transport
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
15 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
TfGM are using Pro-Contract / The Chest for the management of this procurement. This is where the tender documents will be held and where suppliers must submit their bids.
The Pro-Contract ref number is DN773582 and this will open at 4pm on 16/06/25.
If interested suppliers are not registered already on this e-sourcing portal, we recommend that they do so as soon as possible. Here is the link to register - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Requirements | Quality | 60% |
| Commercial | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Transport for Greater Manchester
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNJQ-2746-NWYT
2 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BG
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@tfgm.com
Website: http://www.tfgm.com
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government