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Published 5 Aug 2021, 18:06 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Greater Manchester Bus Franchising Tranche 3

Official notice

Authority: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Local council)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

9 lotsServicesCompetitive procedure with negotiationSME suitable
Sectors: Transport Equipment & Vehicles (34)Transport & Passenger Services (60) Delivery: North West (UKD)
Awarded value£681,300,00010 contracts · exc. VAT
Awarded 28 Mar 2024
Awarded to Go Ahead Group +2 more10 awards

What is being bought9 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus

Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same,

the Mayor of Greater Manchester decided on 25th March 2021 to introduce a bus

franchising scheme for the entire Greater Manchester Combined Authority ('GMCA') area.

The GMCA will be the contracting entity and the bus franchising scheme will be overseen and

managed by Transport for Greater Manchester ('TfGM'), including the procurement of

franchise operators, on behalf of the GMCA.

This relates to Tranche 3 Bus Franchising.

CPV: Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons · Public road transport services

Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure

9 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Hyde Road Large FranchiseAwarded

In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus

Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same,

Page 4 to 28

the Mayor of Greater Manchester decided on 25th March 2021 to introduce a bus

franchising scheme for the entire Greater Manchester Combined Authority ('GMCA') area.

The GMCA will be the contracting entity and the bus franchising scheme will be overseen and

managed by Transport for Greater Manchester ('TfGM'), including the procurement of

franchise operators, on behalf of the GMCA.

This award relates to Tranche 3 Hyde Road Large Franchise.

Delivery: North West
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #2Sharston Large FranchiseAwarded

In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus

Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same,

Page 4 to 28

the Mayor of Greater Manchester decided on 25th March 2021 to introduce a bus

franchising scheme for the entire Greater Manchester Combined Authority ('GMCA') area.

The GMCA will be the contracting entity and the bus franchising scheme will be overseen and

managed by Transport for Greater Manchester ('TfGM'), including the procurement of

franchise operators, on behalf of the GMCA.

This award relates to Tranche 3 Sharston Large Franchise.

Delivery: North West
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #3Stockport Large FranchiseAwarded

In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus

Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same,

Page 4 to 28

the Mayor of Greater Manchester decided on 25th March 2021 to introduce a bus

franchising scheme for the entire Greater Manchester Combined Authority ('GMCA') area.

The GMCA will be the contracting entity and the bus franchising scheme will be overseen and

managed by Transport for Greater Manchester ('TfGM'), including the procurement of

franchise operators, on behalf of the GMCA.

This award relates to Tranche 3 Stockport Large Franchise.

Delivery: North West
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #4Tameside Large FranchiseAwarded

In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus

Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same,

Page 4 to 28

the Mayor of Greater Manchester decided on 25th March 2021 to introduce a bus

franchising scheme for the entire Greater Manchester Combined Authority ('GMCA') area.

The GMCA will be the contracting entity and the bus franchising scheme will be overseen and

managed by Transport for Greater Manchester ('TfGM'), including the procurement of

franchise operators, on behalf of the GMCA.

This award relates to Tranche 3 Tameside Large Franchise.

Delivery: North West
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #5Wythenshawe Large FranchiseAwarded

In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus

Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same,

Page 4 to 28

the Mayor of Greater Manchester decided on 25th March 2021 to introduce a bus

franchising scheme for the entire Greater Manchester Combined Authority ('GMCA') area.

The GMCA will be the contracting entity and the bus franchising scheme will be overseen and

managed by Transport for Greater Manchester ('TfGM'), including the procurement of

franchise operators, on behalf of the GMCA.

This award relates to Tranche 3 Wythenshawe Large Franchise.

Delivery: North West
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #6Stockport Small FranchiseAwarded

In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus

Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same,

Page 4 to 28

the Mayor of Greater Manchester decided on 25th March 2021 to introduce a bus

franchising scheme for the entire Greater Manchester Combined Authority ('GMCA') area.

The GMCA will be the contracting entity and the bus franchising scheme will be overseen and

managed by Transport for Greater Manchester ('TfGM'), including the procurement of

franchise operators, on behalf of the GMCA.

This award relates to Tranche 3 Stockport Small Franchise.

Delivery: North West
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #7Tameside A Small FranchiseAwarded

In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus

Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same,

Page 4 to 28

the Mayor of Greater Manchester decided on 25th March 2021 to introduce a bus

franchising scheme for the entire Greater Manchester Combined Authority ('GMCA') area.

The GMCA will be the contracting entity and the bus franchising scheme will be overseen and

managed by Transport for Greater Manchester ('TfGM'), including the procurement of

franchise operators, on behalf of the GMCA.

This award relates to Tranche 3 Tameside A small franchise.

Delivery: North West
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #8Tameside B Small FranchiseAwarded

In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus

Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same,

Page 4 to 28

the Mayor of Greater Manchester decided on 25th March 2021 to introduce a bus

franchising scheme for the entire Greater Manchester Combined Authority ('GMCA') area.

The GMCA will be the contracting entity and the bus franchising scheme will be overseen and

managed by Transport for Greater Manchester ('TfGM'), including the procurement of

franchise operators, on behalf of the GMCA.

This award relates to Tranche 3 Tameside B Small Franchise.

Delivery: North West
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons60112000 Public road transport services
Lot #9Trafford Small FranchiseAwarded

In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus

Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same,

Page 4 to 28

the Mayor of Greater Manchester decided on 25th March 2021 to introduce a bus

franchising scheme for the entire Greater Manchester Combined Authority ('GMCA') area.

The GMCA will be the contracting entity and the bus franchising scheme will be overseen and

managed by Transport for Greater Manchester ('TfGM'), including the procurement of

franchise operators, on behalf of the GMCA.

This award relates to Tranche 3 Trafford Small Franchise.

Delivery: North West
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons60112000 Public road transport services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 9 lots
Quality: 55%Price: 40%Social value: 5%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Quality: 55
  • Social Value: 5
  • Price: 40
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
5 Aug 2021, 18:06 BST
Last source update
23 May 2024, 15:08 BST
Authority reference
DN642345
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-016350
Classification (CPV)
Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more personsPublic road transport services
Delivery area
North West (UKD)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d17c Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
—
Accepted languages
en

Timeline

6 Aug 2021 → 23 May 2024 · 2 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    6 Aug 2021, 00:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    23 May 2024, 15:08 BST

Notice history

4 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 1 Feb 2023
  1. Status changed to complete
    1 Feb 2023, 09:57 GMT
  2. Procurement method changed
    1 Feb 2023, 09:57 GMT
  3. Buyer details updated
    1 Feb 2023, 09:57 GMT
  4. Buyer details updated
    23 May 2024, 15:08 BST
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2021-08: 1 release · 5 Aug 2021

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 24
Awarded value £681,300,00010 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 486 from SMEs
Contracts signed 20latest 28 Mar 2024
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Hyde Road Large Franchise2 awards
Go Ahead GroupTranche 1 Bolton Large——Awarded
Metroline£176,900,000 †—Awarded
Lot 2 · Sharston Large Franchise1 award
Go Ahead GroupTranche 1 Wigan Large——Awarded
Lot 3 · Stockport Large Franchise1 award
Rotala Group trading as Hallmark Connections LimitedTranche 1 Bolton North Small——Awarded
Lot 4 · Tameside Large Franchise1 award
Rotala Group trading as Hallmark Connections LimitedBolton South Small——Awarded
Lot 5 · Wythenshawe Large Franchise1 award
Rotala Group trading as Hallmark Connections LimitedBury Farnworth Small——Awarded
Lot 6 · Stockport Small Franchise1 award
Rotala Group trading as Hallmark Connections LimitedSalford Small——Awarded
Lot 7 · Tameside A Small Franchise1 award
Rotala Group trading as Hallmark Connections LimitedLeigh Atherton——Awarded
Lot 8 · Tameside B Small Franchise1 award
Rotala Group trading as Hallmark Connections LimitedFarnworth Blackrod——Awarded
Lot 9 · Trafford Small Franchise1 award
Rotala Group trading as Hallmark Connections LimitedWigan East——Awarded

14 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracts

  • Hyde Road Large Franchise · Metroline

    Signed
    28 Mar 2024
    Value
    £176,900,000
    Status
    active

  • Sharston Large Franchise

    Signed
    28 Mar 2024
    Value
    £146,100,000
    Status
    active

  • Stockport Large Franchise

    Signed
    28 Mar 2024
    Value
    £151,300,000
    Status
    active

  • Tameside Large Franchise

    Signed
    28 Mar 2024
    Value
    £88,800,000
    Status
    active

  • Wythenshawe Large Franchise

    Signed
    28 Mar 2024
    Value
    £75,100,000
    Status
    active

  • Stockport Small Franchise

    Signed
    28 Mar 2024
    Value
    £7,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Tameside A Small Franchise

    Signed
    28 Mar 2024
    Value
    £13,200,000
    Status
    active

  • Tameside B Small Franchise

    Signed
    28 Mar 2024
    Value
    £6,900,000
    Status
    active

  • Trafford Small Franchise

    Signed
    28 Mar 2024
    Value
    £9,700,000
    Status
    active

  • Contract 031655-2023-DN580722-1

    Signed
    23 Jun 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Contract 031655-2023-DN580722-2

    Signed
    23 Jun 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Contract 031655-2023-DN580722-3

    Signed
    23 Jun 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Contract 031655-2023-DN580722-4

    Signed
    23 Jun 2023
    Value
    £6,300,000
    Status
    active

  • Contract 031655-2023-DN580722-5

    Signed
    23 Jun 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Contract 031655-2023-DN580722-6

    Signed
    23 Jun 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Tranche 1 Bolton Large · Go Ahead Group

    Signed
    22 Dec 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Tranche 1 Wigan Large · Go Ahead Group

    Signed
    22 Dec 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Tranche 1 Bolton North Small · Rotala Group trading as Hallmark Connections Limited

    Signed
    22 Dec 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Bolton South Small · Rotala Group trading as Hallmark Connections Limited

    Signed
    22 Dec 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Bury Farnworth Small · Rotala Group trading as Hallmark Connections Limited

    Signed
    22 Dec 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Hyde Road Large Franchise8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad0—£275,000,000 – £300,000,000
2 · Sharston Large Franchise8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad0—£184,000,000 – £223,000,000
3 · Stockport Large Franchise6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad1—£159,000,000 – £200,000,000
4 · Tameside Large Franchise7bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad1—£6,000,000 – £6,700,000
5 · Wythenshawe Large Franchise7bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad1—£23,000,000 – £29,000,000
6 · Stockport Small Franchise3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad0—£12,400,000 – £15,100,000
7 · Tameside A Small Franchise3bids · 2 electronic1—£8,250,000 – £9,500,000
8 · Tameside B Small Franchise3bids · 2 electronic1—£8,500,000 – £9,000,000
9 · Trafford Small Franchise3bids · 2 electronic1—£6,000,000 – £6,700,000
Whole notice———£475,000,000 – £554,000,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilUrban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus servicesRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Tootal Buildings, 56 Oxford Street, MANCHESTER, North West, M1 6EUContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Bidders & participating suppliers

10 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.