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Transport for Greater Manchester

Bus Franchising - North West Greater Manchester Small Franchises - 2 Lots

Transport
ValueValue not published
Awarded21 Jul 2026
Published22 Jul 2026
RegionNationwide
Outcome — awarded
GO NORTH WEST LIMITED
Awarded value£37.0m
Award date21 Jul 2026

This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

Who to contact
procurement@tfgm.com

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

The brief

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 amended to 32) one service, i.e.

Service 521 will start 19th September 2027.

Lot 2.

Leigh and Atherton Small Franchise, estimated (PVR amended to 22) one service, i.e., Service 553 will start operation on 19th September 2027.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

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Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) on behalf

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.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05592c
Stage
award · Awarded
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
069281-2026
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