Planning

Passenger Transport Minibus framework

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON & CHELSEA

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Planning

07 May 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Passenger Transport Minibus framework," aimed at providing transport services for children's and adult social services within the borough. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly within transport and health and social work services. With a substantial budget of £24 million gross, it is structured as part of a framework agreement under the light touch regime, set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030. This upcoming opportunity was announced as part of a planned procurement notice with future communications expected by 30th September 2025. Interested parties should note the procurement's location in London, specifically Kensington Town Hall, and any relevant communication can be directed to the borough's Strategic Procurement team.

This tender signifies considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers specialising in transport services and those with expertise in supporting local government contracts. Businesses that can efficiently manage large-scale transport operations, particularly those with experience in health and social work transport services, would find this contract especially fitting. The contract's structure as a framework agreement provides potential for ongoing work and collaboration with the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, offering a stable source of revenue over the contract period. This is an excellent chance for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio and solidify their presence in the London area.

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Notice Title

Passenger Transport Minibus framework

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Minibus provision across the borough for children's and adults social services To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=947779723

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019487-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON & CHELSEA
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@rbkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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