AwardedAwarded 17 June 2026

Transport Service for Manchester Schools Swimming Programme.

Manchester City Council · Local authority

In brief

Manchester City Council awarded transport work to Swans Travel Limited on 17 June 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £1,465,608 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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 .

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Swans Travel Limited (SME)
7 bids received
£1,465,608
Awarded 17 June 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 028147-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 057256-2026

About the buyer

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Awards

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From notice 028147-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 March 2026, last updated 17 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.