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).
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £276,000 excluding VAT
- £331,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 24 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
24 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2027
- Possible extension to 2 November 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
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
ACCESS INDEPENDENT LTD
- Companies House: 04664905
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLYQ-4554-XBXG
Unit 17d Sturton Street
Cambridge
CB1 2SN
United Kingdom
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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: https://tfgm.com
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government