Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme.

Manchester City CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0675abProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£1.5m

Awarded 16 Jun 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

17 Jun 2026

Description

We are seeking a contractor to be a key part of the delivery of the Manchester School Swimming Programme. You will be responsible for the safe transport of pupils from across the city to one of Manchester's leisure centres to attend their national curriculum swimming lessons. You will be part of a hugely successful swimming programme that is recognised nationally as a good model of practice. The programme produces national curriculum attainment that is considerably higher than the national average, which we are very proud of. We look forward to working with the successful contractor to continue building on this success. The contract will be awarded to 1 company. The framework period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 1 years. It is intended for the framework to commence 01 September 2026. (Term time only,approx. 36-39 weeks per year). The transport and service provided by the contractor must be safe, sensitive and reliable. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity .

Scope

Reference
P-1195
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2029
Possible extension to 31 Aug 2030

The framework period will be for a duration of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 1 year.

CPV classifications
60100000
Contract locations
North West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality40.00%
Social Valuequality20.00%
Zero Carbon and Environmentquality10.00%
Priceprice30.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Please see tender documentation

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£1.5m

Award date

16 Jun 2026

Contract start

31 Aug 2026

Contract end

31 Aug 2029

Awarded to
ST
SME