Awarded contract

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

Details

Supplier(s)
Go North West
Value
£63,999,000
Duration
4 years
Topic
Public road transport services
Published
22 July 2026

Tender description

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. ## Contract award Lots: - Lot 1: Bolton, Bury, Farnworth Small Franchise ## Contract award Lots: - Lot 2: Leigh and Atherton Small Franchise

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published22 July 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date22 July 2026
  3. Next: Contract expiry date18 August 2030in 4 years

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