# MCFC Matchday Buses 25/26 Season

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Transport for Greater Manchester](/buyers/transport-for-greater-manchester/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Diamond Bus North West Ltd](/contract-winners/diamond-bus-north-west/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £271,515
- Tender value: £271,515
- Award date: 18 August 2025
- Published: 23 April 2026
- Contract start: 23 August 2025
- Contract end: 31 May 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: fa470996-77f4-475f-996c-8e96c1d5058e-894212
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43b717ac-f5de-449c-9390-0967caa9624c

## Description

Operators were invited to provide bids to operate a series of bus routes to/from Etihad Stadium on Manchester City match days, for the 2025/26 season\. These routes have been planned to maximise patronage from MCFC season ticket holders\. This included all men's fixtures at the Etihad Stadium, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League fixture\. Time: Matchdays only, varying times of operation Location: Various locations in the vicinity of the Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa470996-77f4-475f-996c-8e96c1d5058e-894212)