Bus Franchising - Bolton Small Franchise
key details
| Value | £38,571,000 (£46,285,200 inc. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Status | planned |
| Category (CPV) | 60112000 |
| Region | North West |
| Procedure | selective |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-0514bf |
description
Following the implementation of bus franchising across Greater Manchester, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), is seeking an Operator to provide bus passenger services for the Bolton Small Franchise from March 2027, with an estimated Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR) of 21.
Note the scope, figures, dates, and contract or framework durations included in this Notice are provisional only, and are subject to funding approvals and governance approvals, and may be subject to change as the requirement developments.
TfGM reserves the right to vary or cancel this notice at any point as the project develops.
TfGM use the e-tendering portal Pro-Contract to manage high value procurement activity. Details on how to register can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/register
notice history
9 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2025 | Preliminary market engagement (UK2) | Procurement Act 2023 | 021847-2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | Preliminary market engagement (UK2) | Procurement Act 2023 | 021858-2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | Preliminary market engagement (UK2) | Procurement Act 2023 | 021861-2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | Planned procurement (UK3) | Procurement Act 2023 | 021867-2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | Planned procurement (UK3) | Procurement Act 2023 | 021871-2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | Planned procurement (UK3) | Procurement Act 2023 | 021878-2025 |
| 23 May 2025 | Pipeline notice (UK1) | Procurement Act 2023 | 026618-2025 |
| 23 May 2025 | Pipeline notice (UK1) | Procurement Act 2023 | 026637-2025 |
| 23 May 2025 | Pipeline notice (UK1) | Procurement Act 2023 | 026639-2025 |
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