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

Awarded to GO NORTH WEST LIMITED

Transport for Greater Manchester(buyer)

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Published 4 July 2025
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Overview

Transport for Greater Manchester awarded a contract to GO NORTH WEST LIMITED on 21 July 2026 for bus franchising services across two small franchises in North West Greater Manchester, with a contract value of £63.999 million. The scope comprises Lot 1 (Bolton, Bury and Farnworth Small Franchise with Service 521) and Lot 2 (Leigh and Atherton Small Franchise with Service 553), with both services commencing operation on 19 September 2027.

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Lots (2)

  • Bolton, Bury, Farnworth Small Franchise

    £36,968,000Won by GO NORTH WEST LIMITED

  • Leigh and Atherton Small Franchise

    £27,031,000Won by GO NORTH WEST LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£90,000,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
4 July 2025
Questions by
11 August 2025
Classification (CPV)
Public road transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£63,999,000
Award date
21 July 2026
Contract period
7 March 2027 → 18 August 2030
Winner
  • GO NORTH WEST LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    30 September 2026

  2. Contract

    22 July 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    21 July 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    4 July 2025

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