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Bus Franchising - North West Greater Manchester Small Franchises - 2 Lots
Description: Following the implementation of Bus Franchising across Greater Manchester. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking Operators to provide bus services for these Small Franchises from March 2027, consisting of the following two lots:
Lot 1. Bolton, Bury and Farnworth Small Franchise, estimated Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR 28).
Lot 2. Leigh and Atherton Small Franchise, estimated (PVR 21).
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GO NORTH WEST LIMITED | 08205871 | £63,999,000 | 2 lots Bolton, Bury, Farnworth Small Franchise · Leigh and Atherton Small Franchise | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 13 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Bolton, Bury, Farnworth Small Franchise Mar 2027 – Aug 2030 | £51,000,000 | 6 | pending | |
| Lot 2 Leigh and Atherton Small Franchise Mar 2027 – Aug 2030 | £39,000,000 | 7 | pending |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| GO NORTH WEST LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| ARRIVA MERSEYSIDE LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Unsuccessful |
| DIAMOND BUS (NORTH WEST) LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Unsuccessful |
| FIRST MANCHESTER LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Unsuccessful |
| GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Unsuccessful |
| HUYTON TRAVEL LIMITED | Lot 2 | Unsuccessful |
| ROSSENDALE TRANSPORT LIMITED | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
| WARRINGTON BOROUGH TRANSPORT LIMITED | Lot 2 | Unsuccessful |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: This supplier has received £4,456,289 in 10 payments (over £25k) from Department for Transport (2020-05-09 to 2026-02-25). View full payment history →