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Provision of Transport Services - Knowsley, Rochdale, St. Helens, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford Council

Details

Buyer
Knowsley Council
Supplier(s)
86 suppliers
Value
£446,000,000
Duration
8 years
Topic
Taxi services
Published
30 April 2026
Source
uk:find_a_tender

Tender description

The Councils require the provision of Transport Services, including for young people between home and school (the "Services"). The Supplier will be expected to provide the Services for specific Councils, with the aims of good quality, safety, value for money and sustainability. The Councils also aim to avoid disruption in supply. ## Contract award Title: Lot 1. Knowsley Council Lots: - Lot 1: Knowsley Council ## Contract award Title: Lot 2. Rochdale Council Lots: - Lot 2: Rochdale Council ## Contract award Title: Lot 3. St Helens Council Lots: - Lot 3: St Helens Council ## Contract award Title: Lot 4. Stockport Council Lots: - Lot 4: Stockport Council ## Contract award Title: Lot 5. Tameside Council Lots: - Lot 5: Tameside Council ## Contract award Title: Lot 6. Trafford Council Lots: - Lot 6: Trafford Council

Timeline

  1. Award date14 April 2026
  2. Award published30 April 2026
    Current notice
  3. Contract expiry date13 May 2034in 8 years

About the buyer

Knowsley Council runs as a Merseyside local authority, and buys through STAR Procurement, a shared service with St Helens, Trafford, Tameside, Stockport and Rochdale councils. Suppliers register free on the Chest, the shared e-tendering portal for tender opportunities. Higher-value contracts also appear on Contracts Finder, with the largest posted to Find a Tender. Dynamic Purchasing Systems give suppliers an open route in, rather than a fixed approved list. Quotations cover smaller requirements, while formal tenders are run for larger projects. A dedicated business growth team runs Meet the Buyer events to connect local firms with opportunities.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Knowsley Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and architectural and engineering services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 60120000 · Taxi services
  • 80340000 · Special education services

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