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    ContractsSocial Needs Transport Services - Round 3
    Closed contract

    Social Needs Transport Services - Round 3

    Contract value
    £90m
    Closed 3 Jul 2026

    Manchester City Council seeks transport service providers for SEN home-to-school routes and passenger transport for elderly and learning disabled passengers.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 8 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £90m
    Closed 3 Jul 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 3 Jul 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£90,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      3 Jul 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 3 Jul 2026. Awaiting award.

    8 Jun 2026Today3 Jul 2026

    Brief

    Manchester City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of comprehensive social needs transport services, including: Home to School transport for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), and passenger transport services for older persons and learning disabled individuals. Prospective suppliers must register on the Council's e-business portal, the Chest, at www.the-chest.org.uk to access tender documentation and submit their bids. Upon registration, applicants will receive login credentials via email to view all opportunity details and requirements.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06b03a
    MC
    Buyer
    MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Transport & Logistics