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

Descriptions

Following the implementation of Bus Franchising across Greater Manchester. Transport for Greater Manchester on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking Operators to provide bus services for these Small Franchises, consisting of the following two lots: Lot 1. Bolton, Bury and Farnworth Small Franchise Lot 2. Leigh and Atherton Small Franchise, both from March 2027, with an estimated combined Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR) of 49. Through this procurement process, potential Operators will be invited to respond to a Market Engagement questionnaire based on a set of slides whereby TfGM will provide an overview of the procurement timeline and amends to previous information about franchise packages. Operators will be provided with this information by way of the ProContract messaging facility. The questionnaire requesting feedback from potential bidders will accompany the Market Engagement slides as described above. Deadline for bidder responses will be 11th July 2025 12.00 noon. TfGM intends to send the Tender notice w/c 21st July 2025. There will be a supplier Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) process in which a potential bidder must successfully complete and pass in order to get through to final tender submission. This will be explained in the Market Engagement Webinar.