Tender

GB-Rayleigh: PERIODIC INDICATIVE NOTICE (PIN)-Provision of Transport Services (Manston, Kent)

CLEARSPRINGS GROUP (READY HOMES)

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Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 11:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Clearsprings Group (Ready Homes) has issued a Periodic Indicative Notice for the provision of transport services in Manston, Kent. This procurement involves non-scheduled passenger transport, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, aiming to support passenger movements related to operational activities at the Manston site and surrounding regions. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with an open procedure procurement method. Interested parties are requested to express their interest by 9 March 2026, with the contract period expected to commence on 30 June 2026 and conclude on 29 June 2027. The procurement falls under the services category and targets a minimum contract value of £500,000, with an estimated total value of £1,000,000. The tender is located in the East of England region of the UK.

This notice presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those equipped to handle coach and bus operations with licensed and vetted drivers. Companies experienced in providing flexible transport solutions, including high-demand surge capability and compliance with UK transport and safety regulations, can find valuable prospects in this tender. While the procurement is not tailored specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust operational coordination capabilities and a commitment to social value delivery will find this opportunity well-suited to their services. Businesses able to deliver around-the-clock services to meet comprehensive operational demands at the Manston site can leverage this tender to expand their service footprint and enhance market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Rayleigh: PERIODIC INDICATIVE NOTICE (PIN)-Provision of Transport Services (Manston, Kent)

Notice Description

Clearsprings Ready Homes is providing advance notice of an upcoming procurement opportunity for the provision of transportation services. The requirement is limited to the supply and operation of coaches and buses, including drivers, to support passenger movements associated with operational activities at the Manston site and surrounding locations as required. The services are expected to include, but are not limited to: *Scheduled and ad-hoc passenger transport using coaches and buses *Vehicle provision with appropriately licensed and vetted drivers *Short-notice and surge capacity to meet operational demand *Compliance with all relevant UK transport, safety, and safeguarding regulations *Operational coordination with the Clearpring's on-site teams *Maintenance, fuel, insurance, and all associated operating costs *Social value delivery aligned with Authority priorities Clearsprings Ready Homes anticipates that services may operate on a 24/7 basis, subject to operational requirements. Additional information: If you have experience in this area please could you provide at a minimum the following information and submit to these mailboxes: crhtenders@clearsprings.co.uk ericshaw@clearsprings.co.uk bossafemiojomo@ready-homes.com *Company Name *Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company *A short description (1-2 paragraphs) of your Company's capabilities in this area, This notice does not constitute a call for competition.A separate Contract Notice or Invitation to Tender may be issued at a later date. For further information and future updates, interested suppliers should monitor the opportunity via the Delta e-Sourcing portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/959e7024-d633-4720-9ea9-c84a81ed71eb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLEARSPRINGS GROUP (READY HOMES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RAYLEIGH
Postcode
SS6 7XJ
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Lodge
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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