Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme. P-1195 (TC451)
Estimated value
£1.5m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
26 Mar 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
- Total value
- £1,465,608 excluding VAT£1,758,730 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2029Possible 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.
- Main category
- services
- 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 40.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 20.00% |
| Zero Carbon and Environment | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Price | — | price | 30.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Please see tender documentation
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 13 Apr 2026, 10:59 pm
- Submission deadline
- 23 Apr 2026, 10:00 am
- Submission address
- 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. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 23rd April 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=ed54f446-1429-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=f354f446-1429-f111-813c-005056b64545
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure