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Manchester Schools Swimming Programme Transport Service Tender

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Published March 26th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

Manchester City Council has published a tender notice for a transport service for its Schools Swimming Programme. The estimated total value of the contract is £1,758,730 including VAT, with a duration of three years, potentially extending to four. This notice is issued under the UK's Procurement Act 2023.

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Manchester City Council is seeking a contractor to provide safe, sensitive, and reliable transport for pupils participating in the Manchester School Swimming Programme. The contract, estimated at £1,758,730 including VAT, will commence on September 1, 2026, and last for three years with an option for a one-year extension. This tender is published under the Procurement Act 2023 and requires interested parties to register on the 'the Chest' e-business portal.

Companies interested in bidding must register on www.the-chest.org.uk to access tender documentation. The contract is for road transport services (CPV 60100000) and will be awarded to a single company. The procurement is above the relevant threshold, indicating a significant contract value and likely requiring a formal bidding process. Compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and timely registration on the portal are critical for potential bidders.

What to do next

Register on www.the-chest.org.uk to access tender documentation.
Review tender documents for scope, participation, and submission requirements.
Submit bid in accordance with the specified procedure and deadline (details to be found on the portal).

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Tender

Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme. P-1195 (TC451)

Manchester City Council UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-028147

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0675ab

Published 26 March 2026, 4:31pm

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Reference

P-1195

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 .

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

£1,465,608 excluding VAT
£1,758,730 including VAT Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
Possible extension to 31 August 2030
4 years Description of possible extension:

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

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

Road transport services

Contract locations

UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

Framework operation description

Please see tender documentation.

Award method when using the framework

Without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Please see tender documentation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

13 April 2026, 11:59pm

Tender submission deadline

23 April 2026, 11:00am

Submission address and any special instructions

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

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

30 June 2026

Award criteria

| Name | Type | Weighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
| Zero Carbon and Environment | Quality | 10% |

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Documents

Associated tender documents

http://www.the-chest.org.uk

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 23 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.